The Angel at Hetton – Gargrave Bridge loop from Rylstone

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The Angel at Hetton – Gargrave Bridge loop from Rylstone

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The Angel at Hetton – Gargrave Bridge loop from Rylstone

00:57

15.5km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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303 m

The Angel at Hetton

Highlight • Restaurant

The Angel at Hetton is a 500 year old inn which has gained a reputation as one of the most delectable dining experiences in the north of England. It is …

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4.48 km

Friar's Head Hall

Highlight • Monument

Friar's Head Hall is a Grade II listed building dating from c.1590. There is a great view of this impressive building down its entrance way as you pass by on the road.

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4.95 km

Fish and Chips Takeaway

Highlight • Restaurant

Rode past whilst on a 400km audax, the smell lured me in, glad I stopped, chips were fantastic and I felt much better afterwards with a full belly.

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9.02 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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9.09 km

Sally's Ice Cream & Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Super cute cafe!

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11.9 km

Climb Out of Gargrave

Highlight • Climb

Decent little Road climb out of Gargrave heading NE

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12.6 km

View of Rough Haw and Sharp Haw from Quiet Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a quiet lane in the southern Yorkshire Dales between Flasby and Hetton. It gives you an opportunity to enjoy some great views to the south east without having to climb all the way up into the hills.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

811 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

Elevation