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Malham Cove Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from Dunsop Bridge

Malham Cove Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from Dunsop Bridge

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Malham Cove Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from Dunsop Bridge

04:32

91.7km

1,320m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.6 km for 336 m

Waypoints

Start point

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6.73 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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27.9 km

High Hill Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough climb, 5% for around 2.8 miles. Maxes out around 24%. The first third of the climb is the toughest, only for fit cyclists really.

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38.0 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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43.0 km

Globe Flower Wood

Nature Reserve

76.6 km

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington …

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84.2 km

Beggars Bush Plantation

Forest

85.1 km

Cow Ark Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Also known as Hall Hill. A tough one, especially from the north (0.6 mile averaging 11%)

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87.9 km

Porter Wood

Forest

88.8 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

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91.4 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the …

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91.6 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the …

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91.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.1 km

367 m

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.2 km

2.20 km

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Malham Cove Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from Dunsop Bridge

Slaidburn War Memorial

High Hill Lane Climb

Malham Cove Climb

Waddington Village

Cow Ark Climb

Hodder Bridge

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

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