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Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

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Skipton

Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

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Gargrave Bridge – Malham Cove Climb loop from Skipton

03:19

51.4km

610m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.74 km

Butterhaugh Plantation

Forest

8.37 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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8.75 km

Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gisburn

Highlight • River

14.6 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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16.3 km

River Aire

Lake

18.4 km

Kirk Gill

Forest

20.5 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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22.7 km

Descent Into Malham

Highlight • Trail

Beware of those coming up the other way!

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27.7 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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35.0 km

Town End Farm Shop Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food and drink

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51.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

6.54 km

3.54 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

2.87 km

286 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

13°C

0 %

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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

The Old Barn Malham

Descent Into Malham

Malham Cove Climb

Town End Farm Shop Café

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