The Ribblesdale Circuit
A road cycling route starting from Gargrave
A stunning road route that takes you through picturesque villages and offers stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales.
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The Ribblesdale Circuit is a challenging road cycling route that takes you through some of the most scenic areas of North Yorkshire. The route starts near Gargrave and covers a distance of 100 km with 1,173 meters of ascent. Throughout the ride, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the Ribble Valley and peaks of the Yorkshire Dales. The route includes some tough climbs, including Skelterton Hill and Gill Garth Hill, but the effort is rewarded with incredible vistas. Overall, this circuit offers a fantastic mix of challenging terrain, beautiful scenery, and charming villages.
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100 km
1173 m
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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.11 km
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Long PrestonVillageLong Preston is a quaint village with stunning limestone buildings and a picturesque setting along the River Ribble.
28 km
28 km
Horton in RibblesdaleVillageHorton in Ribblesdale is best known for being the gateway to the historic Three Peaks, where hikers tackle the iconic Yorkshire peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough.
32 km
32 km
Gill Garth Hill312 mPeakGill Garth Hill is a challenging climb that rewards cyclists with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
54 km
54 km
HawesTownHawes is a popular market town and the home of the famous Wensleydale Creamery, where Wallace and Gromit's favorite cheese is made.
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73 km
BuckdenVillageBuckden is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Upper Wharfedale and surrounded by stunning scenery.
83 km
83 km
KilnseyVillageKilnsey is known for its iconic limestone crag, which is popular with climbers and offers great views for cyclists passing by.
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92 km
Skelterton Hill305 mPeakSkelterton Hill is a challenging and rewarding climb that offers panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales.
100 km
100 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
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