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Smardale Bridge – View of the Smardale Viaduct loop from Orton

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Smardale Bridge – View of the Smardale Viaduct loop from Orton

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Smardale Bridge – View of the Smardale Viaduct loop from Orton

02:49

33.8km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

Highlight • Restaurant

This artisan chocolatier offers an extensive range of delicious chocolate. How could it be otherwise. Lots of fun gift ideas.

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11.4 km

Overgrown Bridleway in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Only about 100 yards long ...... if in shorts you risk being nettled and scratched with brambles etc during summer!

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12.2 km

Smardale Bridge to Friar's Bottom Farm Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This green track links Smardale Bridge and Friar Bottom Lane, where Friar's Bottom Farm is to the west. It's a very beautiful and green stretch, with views. Newbiggin-on-Lune is down …

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12.7 km

Smardale Bridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful and Grade-II listed stone bridge over Scandal Beck. The track running over it is almost completely grassy, adding to its charm. Worth stopping here for a bit of peace and calm.

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12.9 km

View of the Smardale Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

You won't usually see many people, even on a public holiday in the sunshine. Just a marvellous spot with a very technical climb - just watch out for the hawthorn trees!

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15.6 km

Beck Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Smardale Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

29.4 km

Gate with Signpost at Asby Scar

Highlight • Rest Area

You must get this gate it switches the bridleway across from the broad field across to a interesting section as you continue to gently climb up to the top of Asby Scar.

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33.7 km

Orton Scar Café

Highlight • Cafe

Orton Scar cafe is one of the few places in the area where you can eat / drink. Not expensive yet tasty.

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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

11.1 km

5.04 km

3.80 km

966 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

8.93 km

5.90 km

2.22 km

678 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

11°C

12 %

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Smardale Bridge – View of the Smardale Viaduct loop from Orton

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

Overgrown Bridleway in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Smardale Bridge to Friar's Bottom Farm Path

Smardale Bridge

View of the Smardale Viaduct

Smardale Viaduct

Gate with Signpost at Asby Scar

Orton Scar Café

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