
- Settle
- Clapham Circular
A gentle, yet spectacular circuit, passing through some of the best-known
villages in the southern Dales. A gradual climb onto Swarth Moor, provides
excellent views of Pen-y-ghent; before a pleasant descent to Austwick and
Clapham, leads the route south of the National Park boundary - as it returns to
its starting point via quiet and undulating lanes.
- The Settle
Loop
The first section of the Pennine Bridleway to be opened in the Yorkshire Dales,
the Settle Loop takes you on a variety of tracks; gravel, natural grassland and
rocky limestone sections. It also gives great views out over the southern
section of the Dales. It may be a short route but it involves a big climb out of
Settle so expect to do some hard work.
- Settle Long Loop
If you've been around the Settle Loop and want to extend it, here is one option.
It adds in a section of Mastiles Lane and a loop to Malham past Gordale Scar,
before a testing climb up Stockdale Lane and a long descent to Settle taking in
an extra off tarmac section.
- Sustans Settle to Clapham
This beautiful and spectacular ride runs along the western edge of the Yorkshire
Dales with views over towards Lancashire and the Forest of Bowland. From our
vibrant market town of Settle, it passes along quiet country lanes through the
beautiful village of Austwick to arrive in Clapham, with its cafes and nature
trail. From Clapham, you can return to Settle by the same route or jump on a
train.
- National Trails: The Settle Loop
A link to the same ride as above but on the National Trails website. The Settle
Loop is a 10 mile circular route that can be started and finished in Settle or
joined from surrounding areas such as Malham and Stainforth. The circular loop
offers stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales on foot, by bike or horse.
- National Trust Malham Tarn Cycle Trail
Hop on your bike and explore Malham Moor on this family-friendly cycle trail. The
circular route follows gravel and grassy tracks through the moors and takes in
views of the Yorkshire Dales' own glacial lake, Malham Tarn.
- Gisburn Forest Bike Trails (Gisburn is about 7 miles from our
shop)
Whether you've just bought your first bike or you're happy shredding through rock
gardens, Gisburn Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling.