The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park
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The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park
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39.5km
910m
Mountain biking
Embark on The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop, a difficult mountain biking adventure renowned for its challenging terrain and exceptional singletrack. This 24.6-mile (39.5 km) route, with a significant 3001 feet (915 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes to complete. You will experience magnificent…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 8.20 km for 224 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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9.01 km
Bowderdale Trail
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Nothing technical particularly (unless you hate narrow singletrack), but …
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27.2 km
Descent to Stone Farmhouses, Yorkshire Dales
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32.6 km
Rawthey Valley
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Frequently grassy in places, though - so it can get gloppy in poor weather.
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39.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.3 km
10.8 km
9.83 km
1.99 km
1.59 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
23.9 km
7.55 km
5.52 km
1.30 km
1.28 km
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Elevation
Highest point (670 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 7 May
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4°C
56 %
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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h
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