Route Description:
A bike and train route from either
Settle or High Bentham. Follows
part of the Way of the Roses Coast to
Coast route and the Yorkshire Dales
Cycleway. Plus some lovely scenery
above High Bentham.
A: From the Market Square turn left Head
south on Church Street. After 150meters
turn right onto Station Road, stay on here
for 0.5km, until you reach a roundabout.
Go straight across onto Brackenber Lane
until you reach the A65, where you need
to go straight across onto Paley Green
Lane. CAUTION FAST TRAFFIC!
B: Go under the railway bridge and climb
up the hill and carry on for 2,5km until you
reach a crossroads and turn left signposted
Eldroth
C: Follow this road for 5km, where you
pass a sign for Bentham and go under
railway bridge.
D: In 2km you reach a crossroads on the
moor and go straight over: Bentham 3
¾mile
E: Follow this road for 5km until you read
another crossroads. You will ride past 3
right hand turnings signposted Bentham.
At crossroads turn right and a fast descent
into Bentham, arriving on Station Road and heading into the centre of town.
Cycling Code of Conduct:
When cycling on roads:
• Always follow the Highway Code
• Be seen - most accidents to cyclists
happen at junctions
• Fit lights and use them in poor
visibility
• Consider wearing a helmet and
conspicuous clothing
When cycling on shared use paths
please:
• Give way to pedestrians, leaving them
plenty of room
• Keep to your side of any dividing line
• Be prepared to slow down or stop if
necessary
• Use your bell - not all pedestrians can
see you.
Route at a glance
Distance: 19.7km
Height: 188m
Start and finish: Start Settle, Finish High
Bentham
Parking: Giggleswick, Bentham, Austwick
and Settle
Difficulty: Moderate
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