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Rutter Force Waterfall – Dangerous Ford and Footbridge loop from Asby

Rutter Force Waterfall – Dangerous Ford and Footbridge loop from Asby

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Rutter Force Waterfall – Dangerous Ford and Footbridge loop from Asby

01:47

32.7km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Rutter Force Waterfall

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive waterfall on Hoff Beck, just upstream of an old mill (now self-catering accommodation). The mill was made for grinding corn, then converted to manufacture bobbins and finally a sawmill.
It's easily visible from the bridge.

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7.98 km

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This magnificent castle, standing proud above the Eden Valley, was built at the behest of William II after he had driven the Scots out of Westmorland in 1092. Caesar's Tower …

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8.68 km

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Highlight • Historical Site

With origins in the 12th century, St Lawrence's Church in Appleby is a marvellous building. The organ is of particular note. A gift from Carlisle Cathedral in 1683, it is …

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15.6 km

Bolton Village

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21.1 km

Dangerous Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • Climb

This ford is passable on foot over the foot bridge but if you're heading East get a very easy gear set before you try and climb the steep hill on the opposite side!

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32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

8.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

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Rutter Force Waterfall – Dangerous Ford and Footbridge loop from Asby

Rutter Force Waterfall

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Bolton Village

Dangerous Ford and Footbridge

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