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Kilnsey Descent – Boss Moor Lane loop from Malham Tarn

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Craven

Kilnsey Descent – Boss Moor Lane loop from Malham Tarn

Hard

12

riders

Kilnsey Descent – Boss Moor Lane loop from Malham Tarn

02:51

31.5km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 29.8 km for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.46 km

Hawkswick Clowder

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The high limestone pasture of Hawkswick Clowder is a delight and is one of the more exposed sections of the ride. A testing but steady open moorland climb follows the …

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4.33 km

old mine workings?

Archaeological Site

3

4.90 km

Kilnsey Descent

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Fantastic descent into the valley. Worth the climb. Although for the most part it isn’t technical watch out for the odd rock garden or hidden dips to catch you out. Lots of bits and bobs to jib off

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4

12.4 km

Kilnsey Crag

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Very impressive cliff rock formation on the outskirts of the village of Kilnsey. Worth watching the climbers as you pass.

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13.7 km

Kilnsey Flush SSSI

Nature Reserve

6

14.3 km

Mixed gravel with steep, rough stretches

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Engage you clutch

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7

21.5 km

Boss Moor Lane

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Glorious road then track to an isolated farm - can link up with Moor Road (to/from Hetton) and Mastiles Lane for some fantastic gravel/non-technical MTB riding

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23.7 km

Wood Gill Plantation

Forest

9

29.3 km

Mastiles Lane Roman Marching Camp

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Mastiles Lane was a Roman marching route across Mastiles and Kilnsey Moor. It became a route that the Cistercian monks used for leading sheep from Fountains Abbey and then a …

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10

29.7 km

Stone Ford and Footbridge, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

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31.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

8.06 km

7.52 km

690 m

100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

8.46 km

4.68 km

445 m

285 m

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

13°C

8°C

56 %

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