Burnsall Bridge – Brimham Rocks loop from Hellifield

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Burnsall Bridge – Brimham Rocks loop from Hellifield

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Burnsall Bridge – Brimham Rocks loop from Hellifield

06:36

96.4km

1,600m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.03 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.04 km

River Aire

Lake

7.82 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is in northern England. It encompasses thousands of square miles of moors, valleys, hills and villages. Southeast, on the River Wharfe, the Bolton Abbey Estate …

Tip by

17.9 km

Elbolton Hill

Highlight • Summit

According to legend, the rolling slopes of Elberton Hill possess magic powers. The hill is part of the Cracoe Reef Knolls formed by an ancient coral reef in prehistoric sea …

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23.1 km

After heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Wharfe swells as it rushes through Burnsall Bridge in Lower Wharfedale. The Grade II-listed packhorse bridge dates from the 17th century and was restored in the 19th century.

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25.3 km

The Craven Arms Pub, Appletreewick

Highlight • Historical Site

Set in the heart of Wharfdale in Appletreewick, The Craven Arms pub is a great place for a pitstop. The Craven Arms has been serving guests real ales and delicious …

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28.5 km

old mine workings

Archaeological Site

35.9 km

Greenhow Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

42.9 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

46.8 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really great place for walking and climbing the amazing rock formations

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47.2 km

Brimham Rocks SSSI

Nature Reserve

58.4 km

Fishpond Wood

Forest

59.4 km

old lead mine workings

Archaeological Site

72.2 km

The Old School Tearoom, Hebden

Highlight • Cafe

This is a fantastic place to stop at for some food and drink on your walk. Rather obviously (from the tearoom's name), this used to be a school. It dates …

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75.2 km

Grassington village

Highlight • Settlement

Grassington is a pretty village set within the stunning scenery of Upper Wharfedale. There are pubs, cafes and shops in the village, which has a rich history stretching back to the 12th century.

Tip by

77.4 km

Tarns Plantation

Forest

96.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.8 km

1.59 km

1.06 km

823 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.4 km

13.1 km

823 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

17°C

10°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2025,Way of the Roses Day Two

Went via Malham Tarn, hard climbing.. but all routes out of Settle are steep. Well rewarded with amazing moorland views.
Good Farm cafe as you go into Airton.
Great ride over Green How, but my brakes were on fire coming down into Pateley Bridge for a great ice-cream.
Late afternoon ride through Studley Royal deer park and into Ripon.