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Dangerous Ford and Footbridge – Rutter Force Waterfall loop from Temple Sowerby

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North West England

Dangerous Ford and Footbridge – Rutter Force Waterfall loop from Temple Sowerby

Moderate

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Dangerous Ford and Footbridge – Rutter Force Waterfall loop from Temple Sowerby

02:33

48.0km

550m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.12 km

Dangerous Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • Climb

This ford is passable on foot over the foot bridge but if you're heading East get a very easy gear set before you try and climb the steep hill on the opposite side!

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2

12.4 km

Lyvennet Beck in Maulds Meaburn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lyvennet Beck runs through the village of Maulds Meaburn, making for quite a beautiful and serene spectacle, and includes a rather awesome weir. A lovely and picturesque village. Hunter Davies …

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3

14.3 km

Gilts Lane Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful open scenic road in the northern end of the Yorkshire Dales which runs from Beacon Hill to the quaint village of Crosby Ravensworth. A bonus if your heading north and the sun is setting.

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4

24.8 km

Smooth Tarmac Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

5

30.5 km

Rutter Force Waterfall

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive waterfall on Hoff Beck, just upstream of an old mill (now self-catering accommodation). The mill was made for grinding corn, then converted to manufacture bobbins and finally a sawmill.
It's easily visible from the bridge.

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6

41.6 km

Bolton Village

Highlight • Other

B

48.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

662 m

394 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

19.3 km

< 100 m

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