Malham Moor Circular

Date: Saturday: 16thMay2926

A £1 attendance fee is payable at the start - this is to go towards the group's administration fees so please come prepared - thanks.

Type of Ride: Off Road

Meet up time: 10.00 hrs for a 10-15 am start

Place: Watersinks Car Park, just south of Malham Tarn

Post Code: BD23 4DJ (appox. location only)

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Ride Leader: David Pearson

Ride Grading: Red

Ride Description: Malham Moor Circular

This ride is on some fast flowing trails with some superb descents. We visit the village of Stainforth with the famous Winskill Stepping Stones, traverse the back of Pen-y-gent on a good track then enjoy a superb descent down to the valley of Littondale.

We have a section of quiet road through this very picturesque valley and visit the pretty village of Arncliffe, which was the original outdoor setting for Emmerdale and the Woolpack Inn. We then have a long steady climb up on to High Cote Moor, passing Cote Gill waterfall and the old Lead mine workings, then a superb long grassy descent back down to the Tarn.

A super day's riding with fantastic views throughout the ride. Hoping for food at the Queens Arms at Litton, where we can possible stop for a refreshment break, but not to sure, so bring your own just in case.

Distance: 25 miles

Estimated Duration: 5 hours app

Technical/Physical Difficulty: Intermediates/Beginners / Some descents but nothing to technical a short climbs up to the back of Pen-y-gent and a steady climb up to High Cote Moor makes this a moderate to hard rated ride with about 2,900ft of climbing, so a good level of fitness required.

Suitable for: Mountain Bikes only

Recommendations: Spare Tubes, Tools, Pump, Food, Energy Bars, Water,

Safety: No Helmet = No Ride!