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Gargrave Bridge – Settle Town Centre loop from Barnoldswick

Hard

5.0

(1)

24

riders

Gargrave Bridge – Settle Town Centre loop from Barnoldswick

03:37

56.2km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.1 km for 107 m

After 12.5 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.1 km

Canal Lock with Bench

Highlight • River

There's a bench to rest on

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2

12.4 km

Decent canal towpath through the heard of the Forest of Bowland

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3

14.2 km

Gargrave Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The road bridge over the River Aire south of Gargrave. The Pennine Way national trail crosses here.

Tip by

22.1 km

River Aire

Lake

6

27.2 km

If you do the ride from settle be prepared for a tough climb, well worth it for the beautiful views.

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30.0 km

Scaleber Wood

Forest

8

32.7 km

Settle Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque Settle is archetypal of the Yorkshire Dales. Use it as a base for adventures in spectacular Ribblesdale or head east for the limestone wonders found in Malhamdale. It is …

Tip by

9

32.8 km

3 Peaks Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great food, lots of lovely bicycles!

Tip by

10

32.9 km

Ye Olde Naked Man Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular and long standing cafe and take away in the centre of Settle. Also includes a bakery so filled rolls, cakes, coffees, ice cream, milkshakes, etc. are all available. Food …

Tip by

42.2 km

School Plantation

Forest

B

56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

3.15 km

1.08 km

645 m

315 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

11.5 km

2.37 km

997 m

258 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 24 May

29°C

13°C

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