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Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Garsdale

Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Garsdale

Hard

4.5

(2)

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Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Garsdale

04:17

79.3km

1,290m

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: April 19, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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After 79.2 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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196 m

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

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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 …

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2.69 km

The Coal Road Climb

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Magnificently tough from either side, the climb from Garsdale Head station is iconic. The road has been resurfaced in 2017 and is now one of the best quiet stretches in the Cold Dark North.

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14.2 km

Deepdale Climb (White Moss)

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A tough climb from Dent, heading south, at an average of 10% for 1.3 miles. Probably peaks in excess of 25%. There are a couple of gates which might need …

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30.9 km

Parkfoot Brow Plantation

Forest

33.3 km

Beach

51.3 km

Barbon Dale Road

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The most stunning Valley in the Dales

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54.3 km

Barbondale Valley

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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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55.6 km

Gawthrop Hill Climb

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Horrid at the bottom. Easily 20%. Worth it for the view at the top!

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59.9 km

Lanes Into Dentdale

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Nice Lanes to ride heading in either direction

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79.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.9 km

13.4 km

792 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.5 km

20.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Barbon Dale Road – Barbondale Valley loop from Garsdale

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

The Coal Road Climb

Deepdale Climb (White Moss)

Barbon Dale Road

Barbondale Valley

Gawthrop Hill Climb

Lanes Into Dentdale

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