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Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Gargrave

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Gargrave

Hard

5.0

(2)

127

riders

Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Gargrave

05:46

124km

1,340m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.4 km for 199 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

36.2 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views of Pen-y-ghent from the B6479 between Horton-in-Ribblesdale and the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Particularly good if travelling south /south-east towards Horton-in-Ribblesdale so you don't have to crane your neck looking backwards for the views.

Tip by

40.0 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

40.6 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

41.2 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

5

42.7 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

To see this viaduct in all its glory I would seriously suggest heading up towards the top of Whernside, once at the peak head on the southern track for about …

Tip by

6

86.1 km

Kidstones Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Such a cool climb that was included in the Tour De France 2014, where it got christened the 'Cote du Cray'. The average grade is 8% and it maxes out …

Tip by

87.4 km

Kidstones Pass

Mountain Pass

8

88.7 km

Kidstones Pass Climb

Highlight • Mountain Pass

"Côte de Cray" when the Tour de France visited. Beautiful scenery, the climb is tough but to too long

Tip by

9

97.7 km

Kettlewell Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kettlewell is a charming village that is a hub for cyclists and hikers, especially during summer. There is a hotel, a great Youth Hostel and two pubs offering accommodation and …

Tip by

10

98.2 km

Kettlewell to Conistone Scenic Back Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Much quieter alternative to the (admittedly not very busy) B6160 main road

Tip by

11

104 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Tip by

108 km

Gate Woods

Forest

114 km

Raikes Plantation

Forest

B

124 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

117 km

4.93 km

893 m

555 m

274 m

131 m

Surfaces

117 km

5.85 km

657 m

124 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

44 %

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