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Source of the River Wharfe – Langstrothdale Road loop from Langstrothdale

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Buckden

Source of the River Wharfe – Langstrothdale Road loop from Langstrothdale

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Source of the River Wharfe – Langstrothdale Road loop from Langstrothdale

02:29

37.8km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 26, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.23 km

Source of the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beckermonds means the splitting of two becks is where the Wharfe officially starts but the source is at the end of Oughtershaw Beck according to John Ellison author of Walking the Wharfe, who I took my inspiration from.

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6.37 km

Langstrothdale Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Forest fire track to the source of the Wharfe. Easy going trail in stunning woodland surrounds. Very remote.

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12.8 km

Stone Bridge on the Pennine Way

Highlight • Trail

You will need all your MTB skills to navigate this section of trail. Lots of big stones.

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19.6 km

Calf Holes Waterfall and Dry Lathe Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great spot to get off the track and marvel at this natural feature as the waterfall drops into the caves below

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20.7 km

Ling Gill Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

21.9 km

Cam High Road Gravel Climb and Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cam High Road is a great gravel route that you should definitely include in your gravel route or bikepacking adventure. The gravel road is in good condition and both the climb and descent are rewarding.

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25.7 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

always have a waterproof in your pack.

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31.2 km

Fleet Moss Climb from Oughtershaw

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A road that simply has to be ridden if only to boast that you've ridden Yorkshire's highest road. The top of it is 602 metres above sea level.

Unfortunately the …

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35.6 km

Fleet Moss Climb (Reverse Side)

Highlight • Climb

Both side are pretty amazing - this particular side undulates all the way to the top and bost gradients of 20%! Not for the faint hearted!

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37.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

11.2 km

4.04 km

443 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

10.00 km

7.19 km

5.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 20 July

21°C

9°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Source of the River Wharfe – Langstrothdale Road loop from Langstrothdale

Source of the River Wharfe

Langstrothdale Road

Stone Bridge on the Pennine Way

Calf Holes Waterfall and Dry Lathe Cave

Cam High Road Gravel Climb and Descent

View of Wharfedale

Fleet Moss Climb from Oughtershaw

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