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Grassington village – Malham Tarn loop from Grassington

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Grassington

Grassington village – Malham Tarn loop from Grassington

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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: March 27, 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

Start point

Bus stop

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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.

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13.2 km

Mastiles Lane Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Pretty rocky and grassy through here

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16.5 km

Mastiles Lane marching camp

Archaeological Site

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

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19.6 km

Lings Plantation

Forest

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 …

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20.8 km

Toilet and Water Tap at Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little toilet with a tap for water resupply in a fairly remote location - easy to miss

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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

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!

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45.1 km

Tarns Plantation

Forest

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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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

16.5 km

12.9 km

734 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

18.9 km

7.48 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Grassington village – Malham Tarn loop from Grassington

Grassington village

Mastiles Lane Trailhead

Stone Ford and Footbridge, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Malham Tarn

Toilet and Water Tap at Yorkshire Dales National Park

Descent Into Malham

Cows on Moor Lane

Linton Falls

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