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Barbondale Valley – Dent Village loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Barbondale Valley – Dent Village loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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5.0

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Barbondale Valley – Dent Village loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

02:52

45.3km

490m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.59 km

Tulpot Wood

Forest

6.89 km

Barbon Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stunning stretch of road along Barbondale linking Gawthrop with Barbon below the high fells of Calf Top and Castle Knott.

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13.3 km

View of Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

little side rd away from main rd ,stunning views

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13.9 km

Barbondale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

My happy place. The descent of Barbondale heading South West toward Barbon has to be one of the most beautiful in the country. It's a tough climb from Gawthrop, but worth it!

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16.7 km

Dent Village

Highlight • Settlement

A real must-visit village with cobbled streets, little lumps and gorgeous pastel-coloured houses. On clear days you can see as far as the sea in on direction and towards the …

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26.3 km

St Andrew's Church, Dent

Highlight • Religious Site

Although no church was recorded in the Domesday Book, it is generally accepted that the building dates from 1130 and was subsequently enlarged adopting its present shape in 1350 when …

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39.7 km

The Churchmouse at Barbon

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee, homemade cakes, soups, bread etc Local cheese and cyclist friendly, what more do you need 👍
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Mondays.

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39.7 km

The Churchmouse at Barbon

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cycling friendly cafe that features in the More 4 TV series on life in the Dales. Great Bistro at weekends too!

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44.4 km

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kirkby Lonsdale is a pretty little town often missed by the public as they skirt it on the A65. Lots of little shops and cafes around the market place and welcoming of bike riders. Well worth a break.

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45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

9.24 km

880 m

429 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

13.0 km

429 m

247 m

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

3°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Barbondale Valley – Dent Village loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

Barbon Beck

View of Yorkshire Dales National Park

Barbondale Valley

Dent Village

St Andrew's Church, Dent

The Churchmouse at Barbon

The Churchmouse at Barbon

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

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