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Steeton With Eastburn

Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Steeton and Silsden

Hard

80

riders

Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Steeton and Silsden

04:33

89.0km

1,330m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 136 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.6 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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2

15.4 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A really popular place to visit right on the river with huge estate grounds around the 12th century monastery ruins for beautiful walks and family days out.

From Skipton there's …

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3

18.9 km

A must for any road ride in Wharfdale

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4

22.4 km

View of Appletreewick

Highlight • River

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the …

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5

23.9 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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25.0 km

Garrelgum

Forest

25.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

36.4 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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9

42.6 km

Malham Tarn to Arncliffe Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Perfect tarmac (in early 2021). Watch out for the gate on the bridge over Darnbrook Beck (and make sure you're in low gear there for the steep climb after)

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10

52.7 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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60.4 km

River Aire

Lake

84.4 km

Stakehill Plantation

Forest

B

89.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.1 km

8.50 km

1.58 km

532 m

220 m

219 m

Surfaces

81.3 km

7.22 km

563 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

37 %

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