Malham Tarn – Stone Downhill Section loop from Malham Tarn

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Malham Tarn – Stone Downhill Section loop from Malham Tarn

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233

riders

Malham Tarn – Stone Downhill Section loop from Malham Tarn

02:16

25.4km

550m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 826 m for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

856 m

Lings Plantation

Forest

1.53 km

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight …

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2.37 km

View of Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.34 km

Fast and Flowing Moorland Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

As part of the Pennine Bridleway loop, this trail has been well constructed and provides a fast, fun and flowing moorland crossing with fantastic views over to the Yorkshire Three Peaks

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11.7 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cracking route

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12.7 km

Stone Downhill Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Watch out for a few drop/off's

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14.8 km

Settle Ascent in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

This challenging ascent from the small town of Settle into the Yorkshire Dales is well worth the effort. Keep pushing forward, as the breathtaking views from the top make it all worthwhile.

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15.9 km

Scaleber Plantation

Forest

16.9 km

Lambert Lane

Highlight • Trail

Part of the Pennine Bridleway loop, Lambert Lane is fun to ride with a few interesting features to negotiate. It holds water and is very muddy in the winter, so …

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24.5 km

Malham Tarn to Malham Cove Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an open moorland trail - sometimes rocky, sometimes muddy, but mainly grassy. Its a good way to cut down on tarmac time amidst stunning scenery

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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