Mastiles Lane – Mastiles Lane loop from Settle

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Mastiles Lane – Mastiles Lane loop from Settle

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Mastiles Lane – Mastiles Lane loop from Settle

03:50

43.1km

960m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.29 km for 213 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.20 km

Scaleber Plantation

Forest

15.0 km

old mine workings?

Archaeological Site

15.6 km

Kilnsey Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic descent into the valley. Worth the climb. Although for the most part it isn’t technical watch out for the odd rock garden or hidden dips to catch you out. Lots of bits and bobs to jib off

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24.5 km

Kilnsey Climb in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good route but a lot of climbing 😓🏞️🚴‍♂️

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24.9 km

Mastiles Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Ancient Road that goes from Kilnsey to Malham tarn. This starts off steady but really cranks up the gradient as you get closer to the summit. A good challenge for many cyclists.

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29.0 km

Mastiles Lane

Highlight • Trail

Mastiles Lane links Malham Tarn and Kilnsey across the moor tops and is a good link between many of the other trails in the area. Having been a transport route …

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30.2 km

Mastiles Lane marching camp

Archaeological Site

36.8 km

Fast and Flowing Moorland Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

As part of the Pennine Bridleway loop, this trail has been well constructed and provides a fast, fun and flowing moorland crossing with fantastic views over to the Yorkshire Three Peaks

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39.2 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cracking route

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40.2 km

Stone Downhill Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Watch out for a few drop/off's

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40.7 km

High Cow Close Plantation

Forest

42.2 km

Settle Ascent in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

This challenging ascent from the small town of Settle into the Yorkshire Dales is well worth the effort. Keep pushing forward, as the breathtaking views from the top make it all worthwhile.

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

14.1 km

8.35 km

1.18 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

12.1 km

10.4 km

4.35 km

1.59 km

151 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

15°C

10°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Dales day out.

A good ride inspired by a old guide book from the 90s steep start from Settle ,then lovely tracks to Malham tarn. Another grassy climb and descent to Hawkswick and a bit of road to Kilnsey. Then a long climb up Mastiles lane back to Malham. Steep uphill and lovely descent back into Settle. In all a grand day out …