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Grinton Moor – Tan Hill Road Climb loop from Garsdale

Grinton Moor – Tan Hill Road Climb loop from Garsdale

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Grinton Moor – Tan Hill Road Climb loop from Garsdale

07:32

138km

2,410m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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After 138 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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196 m

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

Highlight • Trail

Ooh err, grit your teeth. As soon as you are under the railway bridge, the road kicks up steeply. The vicious slope doesn't last too long although the respite is barely noticeable. Eventually the is a break in the punishment, then just when you are getting comfortable, there is another dig. Nothing like the start though, if you've got this far you'll be ok.

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32.6 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to Greets Moor.) It's about a 4km climb in total, with a mid-section of 500 metres at 16 percent. Absolutely stunning views for miles on a clear day. Blustery on other days! The heather and its colours are at their best in late summer, early autumn, so prepare for a few photo stops.

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56.8 km

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bridge over the River Swale there is a wonderful view of Richmond Castle.

The castle is a Norman Fortress, built to keep in check 'the rebellious North' in 1086. It is the most well-preserved Norman castle in England following restoration in the 19th century.

The castle is open to the public, for more information visit the website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richmond-castle

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75.5 km

Chapel Bank Plantation

Forest

78.8 km

The Stang Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Stang was the site of the 2013 National Hill Climb Championships. The gradient varies a lot - up to 18% in places, with an average around 5%. Wild and open landscape.

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87.6 km

Lead Flue

Ruins

99.3 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Highlight • Pub

At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is a lively and welcoming place frequented by cyclists, walkers, tourists and locals alike, and puts on many events including live music and festivals.

As well as the great food, you'll find rooms and camping available here.

tanhillinn.com

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101 km

Tan Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Just when you thought that the switchbacks at West Stonesdale were the hard bit of the climb to the pub, you hit this.

A gradual drag leads to a bend right. The road kicks up & starts to bite. It's not long, but it keeps getting steeper & steeper. Lurch over this & your path to the pub is all but done.

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106 km

Scenic Lanes of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between Lamps Moss and Buttertubs - some gorgeous open valleys with rolling grippy Dales roads.

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110 km

Mill Holme Meadow

Nature Reserve

112 km

Yellands Meadow

Nature Reserve

113 km

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Crossing from Wensleydale, this stunning road drops in a series of swoops and turns. The final 300 m is precipitous and gravel strewn through three tight turns. Caution very much advised, as are hydraulic brakes! Enjoy the spectacular views but concentrate on the road at this point.

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138 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

117 km

20.7 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

37.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

58 %

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Grinton Moor – Tan Hill Road Climb loop from Garsdale

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

Grinton Moor

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

The Stang Climb

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Road Climb

Scenic Lanes of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent

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