Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

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Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

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Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

03:20

51.6km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.5 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.73 km

Dancliff Wood

Forest

4.84 km

Tom Hill Wood

Forest

8.17 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The road bridge over the River Aire south of Gargrave. The Pennine Way national trail crosses here.

Tip by

8.55 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Highlight • River

14.4 km

View Over Lower Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wherever you are in the Dales, always remember to look behind! Circular routes can feel utterly different in the opposite direction

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15.0 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales

Highlight • Natural

16.5 km

River Aire

Lake

17.1 km

Town End Farm Shop Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food and drink

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20.9 km

The Old Barn Malham

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a drink & snack. Just below Malham Cove with lovely views

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23.1 km

Descent Into Malham

Highlight • Trail

Beware of those coming up the other way!

Tip by

28.1 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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51.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

6.66 km

3.25 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

2.53 km

654 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

Gargrave Bridge

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

View Over Lower Wharfedale

View of the Yorkshire Dales

Town End Farm Shop Café

The Old Barn Malham

Descent Into Malham

Malham Cove Climb

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