View of Wharfedale – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

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View of Wharfedale – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

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View of Wharfedale – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

01:42

20.0km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

109 m

Ribblehead Visitor Centre, Tea Room and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a little cafe, perfect for tea and cake. There's also a museum with lots of information about the region.

Tip by

340 m

Weather-forecasting stone at The Station Inn, Ribblehead

Highlight • Pub

Weather tips sign sitting outside the pub.

Tip by

389 m

The Station Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

For a much deserved pint or coffee after climbing Whernside and waiting for the train. The Station Inn prides itself in serving home-made food. The pies are delicious and made …

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6.96 km

Gravel Path with View of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Trail

7.55 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

always have a waterproof in your pack.

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11.2 km

Descent With Views of Ingleborough

Highlight • Cycleway

Brilliant doubletrack descent off of the Roman Cam High Road heading West, down to Blea Moor Road. This is part of the Pennine Bridleway and Great North Trail, and for good reason! Enjoy.

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13.1 km

Top o'Dent

Mountain Pass

19.4 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 …

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

6.42 km

5.79 km

470 m

423 m

118 m

Surfaces

9.86 km

7.18 km

2.45 km

318 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 8, 2023,Ribblehead and Cam Fell

Ignore the false start. I was trying to cut out a little bit of road work but ended up meeting Mr Grumpy and his angry son. They wouldnt even let us past pushing the bikes