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Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Wennington

Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Wennington

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Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Wennington

05:15

96.5km

1,520m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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After 25.2 km for 148 m

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Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Tulpot Wood

Forest

19.5 km

Barbon Dale Road

Highlight • Trail

The most stunning Valley in the Dales

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22.5 km

Barbondale Valley

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My happy place. The descent of Barbondale heading South West toward Barbon has to be one of the most beautiful in the country. It's a tough climb from Gawthrop, but worth it!

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25.2 km

Dent Village

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A real must-visit village with cobbled streets, little lumps and gorgeous pastel-coloured houses. On clear days you can see as far as the sea in on direction and towards the …

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35.6 km

The Coal Road Climb

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Magnificently tough from either side, the climb from Garsdale Head station is iconic. The road has been resurfaced in 2017 and is now one of the best quiet stretches in the Cold Dark North.

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38.1 km

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

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Ooh err, grit your teeth. As soon as you are under the railway bridge, the road kicks up steeply. The vicious slope doesn't last too long although the respite is …

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59.1 km

Top o'Dent

Mountain Pass

60.1 km

View of Dent Head Viaduct

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The Dent Head Viaduct is now used by the Settle-Carlisle Railway but was built between 1869 and 1875 for the Midland Railway Company. It has 10 arches and is 100ft …

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71.2 km

Deepdale Climb (White Moss)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A tough climb from Dent, heading south, at an average of 10% for 1.3 miles. Probably peaks in excess of 25%. There are a couple of gates which might need …

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96.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.9 km

21.2 km

194 m

109 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

32.8 km

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Wennington

Barbon Dale Road

Barbondale Valley

Dent Village

The Coal Road Climb

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

View of Dent Head Viaduct

Deepdale Climb (White Moss)

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