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The Pennine Panorama
A gravel cycling route starting from Gargrave
Enjoy a panoramic journey through the Pennine hills, with breathtaking views and challenging climbs.
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The Pennine Panorama is a thrilling 44 km gravel cycling route that takes you on a journey through the stunning Pennine hills near Gargrave. With 466 meters of ascent, this route is suitable for riders with moderate fitness levels who are looking for a challenging adventure. The route starts in Salterforth and leads you through picturesque villages, ancient woodlands, and scenic moorland. Be prepared for some tough climbs, including the ascent up Colne, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This route offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, challenging terrain, and peaceful surroundings.
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44 km
466 m
Tough
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Start: Gargrave Village centerGargrave: Cycling Oasis in North Yorkshire
Gargrave, located in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, offers a picturesque countryside landscape with plenty of road and gravel cycling opportunities. Cyclists can enjoy riding along scenic routes, passing through quaint villages and lush green meadows. The locality is known for its charming narrow lanes and gently rolling hills, providing a pleasant cycling experience. Gargrave serves as an excellent base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which offers stunning natural scenery. Additionally, nearby you can find the famous climb of Park Rash, favored by many cyclists seeking a challenging ascent.14 km
14 km
SalterforthVillageSalterforth is a charming village situated on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering picturesque canal-side walks and a rich history.
24 km
24 km
ColneTownColne is a bustling town renowned for its vibrancy and rich industrial heritage, with historic mill buildings and beautiful architecture.
44 km
44 km
GargraveVillageGargrave is a picturesque village located on the banks of the River Aire, offering a peaceful starting point for your cycling adventure.
44 km
44 km
Finish: Gargrave Village centerGargrave: Cycling Oasis in North Yorkshire
Cycling routes from Gargrave:
The Pennine Panorama Colne and Bashall Eaves Circuit Stickhaw Hill and Burnsall Fell Loop The Craven Valley Gravel Loop The Brontë Hills Loop The Ribblesdale Gravel Adventure Barnoldswick and Hellifield Loop Skipton and Rombald's Moor Gravel Ride Gargrave to Tosside gravel adventure The Ribblesdale Circuit
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Skipton](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/north-yorkshire/skipton-4.webp)
![Image of Embsay](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/north-yorkshire/embsay-2.webp)
![Image of Earby](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/lancashire/earby-4.webp)
![Image of Barnoldswick](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/lancashire/barnoldswick-4.webp)
![Image of Glusburn](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/north-yorkshire/glusburn-5.webp)
![Image of Grassington](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/north-yorkshire/grassington-4.webp)
![Image of Silsden](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/west-yorkshire/silsden-5.webp)
![Image of Colne](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/lancashire/colne-5.webp)
![Image of Settle](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/north-yorkshire/settle-4.webp)