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Grassington village – Malham Tarn loop from Grassington

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Grassington village – Malham Tarn loop from Grassington

Hard

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Grassington village – Malham Tarn loop from Grassington

04:15

49.1km

950m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.6 km for 59 m

After 47.2 km for 227 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

428 m

Grassington village

Highlight • Settlement

Grassington is a pretty village set within the stunning scenery of Upper Wharfedale. There are pubs, cafes and shops in the village, which has a rich history stretching back to the 12th century.

Tip by

2

13.2 km

Mastiles Lane Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Pretty rocky and grassy through here

Tip by

16.5 km

Mastiles Lane marching camp

Archaeological Site

4

17.0 km

Stone Ford and Footbridge, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural

Nice little water feature - there's an easy bridge to cross here

Tip by

19.6 km

Lings Plantation

Forest

6

20.3 km

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight …

Tip by

7

27.0 km

Descent Into Malham

Highlight • Trail

Beware of those coming up the other way!

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32.2 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

9

35.8 km

Cows on Moor Lane

Highlight • Natural

Climbing on GRVL up past the Winterburn Reservoir - this section was decent but there's some tough climbing and rough surfaces to get there - also COWS!

Tip by

45.1 km

Tarns Plantation

Forest

11

47.3 km

Linton Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

After heavy rain or snow make sure you check with local agencies as to whether bridges and/or stepping stones are passable.

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B

49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

16.5 km

12.9 km

734 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

18.9 km

7.48 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 12 October

16°C

6°C

95 %

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