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North West England

Bolton-By-Bowland

Malham Cove Climb – Catrigg Force Waterfall loop from St Peter & St Paul

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Bolton-By-Bowland

Malham Cove Climb – Catrigg Force Waterfall loop from St Peter & St Paul

Hard

4

riders

Malham Cove Climb – Catrigg Force Waterfall loop from St Peter & St Paul

04:43

68.4km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.2 km for 228 m

After 34.3 km for 186 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

283 m

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

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2

18.4 km

Town End Farm Shop Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food and drink

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3

22.1 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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4

22.3 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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27.3 km

Globe Flower Wood

Nature Reserve

6

32.3 km

Catrigg Force Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nestled in a secluded woodland gorge, Catrigg Force is a hidden gem in the Yorkshire Dales. The composer Edward Elgar is rumoured to have been a huge fan of this …

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34.4 km

Force Wood

Forest

8

35.4 km

Little Stainforth to Austwick Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Some people make it look easy

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9

41.4 km

Austwick Village

Highlight • Historical Site

47.1 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

11

53.5 km

Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bowland Knotts 430.7m P88 (1413ft)
Forest of Bowland Definitive List.
County of Yorkshire Definitive List.
Kent List.

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55.0 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

B

68.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.6 km

2.38 km

813 m

535 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.3 km

14.2 km

1.31 km

1.02 km

654 m

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Tuesday 26 May

20°C

11°C

15 %

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