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Stainforth Force waterfall – Langcliffe Scar loop from Stainforth

Yorkshire And The Humber

Stainforth

Stainforth Force waterfall – Langcliffe Scar loop from Stainforth

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5.0

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Stainforth Force waterfall – Langcliffe Scar loop from Stainforth

01:14

20.0km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13 m for 236 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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30 m

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

A scenic packhorse bridge crosses the river here before it flows over this large waterfall right next to the riverside path. Come on October and you might just see salmon leaping up it to spawn higher up the river

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131 m

Stainforth Force waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny …

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3.38 km

Langcliffe Scar

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful scenic climb. The gradient is steepest early on, peaking around 20% at the bends, but eases off towards the top (average 8%)

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6.38 km

Smooth Running in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

8.80 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views on a clear day

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9.57 km

Twisty Descent in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Take it easy on the way down a sudden stwist come unexpectedly just before the bottom

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12.5 km

Craven Heifer

Highlight • Pub

With three roaring log fires, real ales, hearty food and a covered beer garden with a stream flowing through it, this cosy little pub is the perfect place to relax …

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20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

260 m

208 m

149 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

7.52 km

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

16°C

12°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Stainforth Force waterfall – Langcliffe Scar loop from Stainforth

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

Stainforth Force waterfall

Langcliffe Scar

Smooth Running in Yorkshire Dales National Park

View of Pen-y-ghent

Twisty Descent in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Craven Heifer

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