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Kilnsey Crag – Kidstones Pass loop from Grassington

Yorkshire And The Humber

Linton

Kilnsey Crag – Kidstones Pass loop from Grassington

Hard

5.0

(1)

116

riders

Kilnsey Crag – Kidstones Pass loop from Grassington

03:54

73.5km

1,040m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 161 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.12 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

Tip by

10.9 km

Kettlewell is a charming village that is a hub for cyclists and hikers, especially during summer. There is a hotel, a great Youth Hostel and two pubs offering accommodation and tasty food. The village is surrounded by gorgeous scenery which is great to explore by bike.

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11.1 km

Park Rash Climb from Kettlewell

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

That climb. That hairpin. The Hardknott of the Dales. One to experience first hand. Probably quite slowly.

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28.3 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind in your face. It can be very, very strong. I swear there is a Venturi effect!

If you are nearing Middleham around midday, expect to see dozens of racehorses returning from the gallops. Please take care & be patient if necessary.

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33.3 km

Capplebank Plantation

Forest

35.0 km

Witton Steeps Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turning off the A684 at West Witton, the land rises sharply in front of you. As soon as the houses end, the climb begins. The first ramp is a little warm up. A flatter section leads to a steep left/right/left all at around 20%. Pray for no cars approaching on that last left swing as the inside of the curve is at least 30%! It is a quiet road on the whole. Having conquered the hairpins, the remainder is easier. Great views to your left.

Arriving at the farm & stables by the gallops, left takes you along an escarpment with more fine views to the left. If you carry on right, the road continues to climb the flanks of Penhill. There is a viewpoint at the top with great scenes in every direction. The North York Moors can be seen away to the East.

Not a long climb, but tough & rewarding.

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50.6 km

Kidstones Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Such a cool climb that was included in the Tour De France 2014, where it got christened the 'Cote du Cray'. The average grade is 8% and it maxes out at 15%. There's a gentle start out of Bucken before it ramps up then it eases off again in the final few hundred metres. Great views!

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51.9 km

Kidstones Pass

Mountain Pass

53.2 km

Kidstones Pass Climb

Highlight • Mountain Pass

"Côte de Cray" when the Tour de France visited. Beautiful scenery, the climb is tough but to too long

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60.8 km

Kettlewell Meadows

Nature Reserve

62.4 km

Kettlewell to Conistone Scenic Back Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Much quieter alternative to the (admittedly not very busy) B6160 main road

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68.1 km

lynchets

Archaeological Site

68.9 km

White Nook

Forest

73.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.0 km

3.96 km

328 m

321 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

25.6 km

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

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Kilnsey Crag – Kidstones Pass loop from Grassington

Kilnsey Crag

Kettlewell Village

Park Rash Climb from Kettlewell

Coverdale Road

Witton Steeps Climb

Kidstones Pass

Kidstones Pass Climb

Kettlewell to Conistone Scenic Back Road

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