Clapham Tunnels – Long Lane Descent loop from Clapham

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Clapham Tunnels – Long Lane Descent loop from Clapham

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Clapham Tunnels – Long Lane Descent loop from Clapham

00:57

12.5km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.29 km

Clapham Beck Bridge

Highlight • River

The bridge at Clapham crosses Clapham Beck, which starts as Fell Beck high up on Ingleborough.

The village of Clapham is as lovely as this bridge and worth a look …

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1.79 km

Clapham Tunnels

Highlight • Structure

The Clapham tunnels were constructed by the Farrar family to provide a route underneath the Ingleborough Hall Estate connecting the village of Clapham with Fell Lane, which leads along Clapdale.

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2.87 km

Long Lane Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Truly stunning descent with so many technical sections. Loads of drops, rock gardens and pump-track-style lumps to play with. Hit at speed it can be a challenge for any rider!

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4.55 km

Chapman Lane Crossroads

Highlight • Cycleway

Gravel bike friendly track

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6.38 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic bridalway for gravel & mountain bikes

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7.55 km

White Stone Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Bottom of long slate/stone descent, hold on, careful of fresh stone, might lose front wheel.

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10.1 km

Austwick Village

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are coming through, please stop at the Game Cock, it has a small patisserie/boulangerie and is well worth calling in

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11.5 km

Gravel Path Parallel to the A65

Highlight • Trail

Surface is reasonable but beware there’s some quite deep gravel in parts

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

4.18 km

1.89 km

519 m

315 m

112 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

4.56 km

2.31 km

418 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

22 %

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Clapham Tunnels – Long Lane Descent loop from Clapham

Clapham Beck Bridge

Clapham Tunnels

Long Lane Descent

Chapman Lane Crossroads

View of the Yorkshire Dales

White Stone Lane

Austwick Village

Gravel Path Parallel to the A65

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