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Arten Gill Viaduct – Arten Gill Viaduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

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Arten Gill Viaduct – Arten Gill Viaduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

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Arten Gill Viaduct – Arten Gill Viaduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

02:29

26.0km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Hostel

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1.10 km

Arten Gill's Industrial Past

Highlight • Monument

Interesting to read about the history of the place. Actually, the main Arten Gill quarry used to be up the hill (round about at the crossing with the Briddle way), not so much done here where the sign is.

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1.43 km

Arten Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The building of the Settle-Carlisle Railway between 1869-76 was one of the most difficult and hazardous construction times in British railway engineering. This is particularly obvious in Upper Dentdale, where …

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1.47 km

Arten Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Arten Gill Viaduct is a defining feature in Dentdale's landscape. With 11 arches towering 35 metres (117 feet) and spanning 659 feet (201 metres), the viaduct carries the Settle-Carlisle Railway …

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1.70 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Long stead climb , loose rock in places but all rideable. Don’t forget to stop and look at the views . Would be great to decent!

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2.21 km

Descent to Arten Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Trail

14.6 km

Gaudy Lane Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the climb.

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15.8 km

old mine shafts ?

Archaeological Site

21.6 km

Descent With Views of Ingleborough

Highlight • Cycleway

Brilliant doubletrack descent off of the Roman Cam High Road heading West, down to Blea Moor Road. This is part of the Pennine Bridleway and Great North Trail, and for good reason! Enjoy.

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23.5 km

Top o'Dent

Mountain Pass

25.2 km

Dent Head Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Dent Head Viaduct is an impressive 10-arch bridge that is 100 feet (30 m) high and 597 feet (182 m) long. The viaduct was built for the Midland Railway Company …

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26.0 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

7.86 km

4.64 km

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

6.06 km

3.27 km

2.08 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Arten Gill Viaduct – Arten Gill Viaduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

Arten Gill's Industrial Past

Arten Gill Viaduct

Arten Gill Viaduct

Ribblehead Viaduct

Descent to Arten Gill Viaduct

Gaudy Lane Trail

Descent With Views of Ingleborough

Dent Head Viaduct

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