Cycling the Pennine Bridleway

Keith Bradbury has many pursuits on his outdoors CV including canoeing, trekking, walking, climbing, caving, cycling and mountain biking. He has been exploring the bridleways of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks for twenty years and prides himself on his knowledge of them.

Overview map Introduction Where to start? Getting there Who is this guide for? When to go Accommodation Safety How far can I ride in a day? What type of bike will I need? Waymarks and access Using this guide What to take Section 1: The Mary Towneley Loop Summit to Hurstwood (anti-clockwise) Section 2: A linear description of the Pennine Bridleway The Lancashire Link Part 1 Hurstwood to Barnoldswick Part 2 Barnoldswick to Long Preston The Yorkshire Dales Part 1 Long Preston to Horton-in-Ribblesdale Part 2 Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Garsdale Head Part 3 Garsdale Head to Ravenstonedale Section 3: Day loops off the Pennine Bridleway Route 1 The Settle Loop Route 2 Giggleswick, Wharfe and Catrigg Force Route 3 Clapham, Crummack Dale and Feizor Route 4 Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Helwith Bridge and Sulber Nick Route 5 Ribblehead to Ling Gill and Horton-in-Ribblesdale Route 6 Ribblehead to Dentdale, via The Craven Way Route 7 Cam High Road and The Ribble Way Route 8 Arten Gill, Dent Head Viaduct and the Driving Road Route 9 Garsdale to Dentdale, via Dandra Garth Route 10 Lady Anne’s Highway Route 11 Ravenstonedale, Pendragon Castle & High Dolphinsty Appendices Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Local facilities Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Accommodation Appendix E Bike shops