Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic
GG
From Glorious Gravel
Sunday 11th May 2025
Past event
08:00
Skipton
£62.72 · 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic, organized by Glorious Gravel! This exhilarating event will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the charming town of Skipton, North Yorkshire. Celebrating its 5th edition, the gravel ride promises a stunning route through one of the UK's most picturesque regions, featuring thrilling descents, glorious flowing sections, and punchy ascents, including one of the year’s best climbs out of Settle.
Participants can choose between a super tough long route and a fairly challenging medium route, both showcasing approximately 60% off-road and 40% on-road terrain. Riders will experience the breathtaking off-road trails around Malham and tackle parts of the famous Pennine Way. With a mixture of rocky climbs, glorious rolling gravel, and some tough climbs, this event caters to gravel bike enthusiasts looking for a challenge. The ride village opens at 7:45 AM, with the excitement kicking off between 8:00 and 8:45 AM. Mark your calendars for this epic ride, and prepare to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales while pushing your limits!
Participants can choose between a super tough long route and a fairly challenging medium route, both showcasing approximately 60% off-road and 40% on-road terrain. Riders will experience the breathtaking off-road trails around Malham and tackle parts of the famous Pennine Way. With a mixture of rocky climbs, glorious rolling gravel, and some tough climbs, this event caters to gravel bike enthusiasts looking for a challenge. The ride village opens at 7:45 AM, with the excitement kicking off between 8:00 and 8:45 AM. Mark your calendars for this epic ride, and prepare to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales while pushing your limits!
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Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic - Long Route
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Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic - Medium Route
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Event information
LONG ROUTE
An absolute classic Yorkshire Dales gravel route!
Starting in Skipton, we ride on the road through town, past the castle and up into the Dales where the gravel begins.
After a short gravel climb and longer descent (rocky), we have a feed stop and then head around to the stunning Malham Tarn and then head out to Settle via some super flowy gravel.
Out of Settle we hit a very steep road climb which becomes a very steep off road climb with incredible views of the Dales. We then descent on the road to Malham before another big gravel climb and then we retrace our routes back to Skipton.
MEDIUM ROUTE
It follows the long route from Skipton to Malham Tarn & cuts out the punchy Settle loop. From the long route split, you have a steep road descent into Malham and then the routes join together again.
An absolute classic Yorkshire Dales gravel route!
Starting in Skipton, we ride on the road through town, past the castle and up into the Dales where the gravel begins.
After a short gravel climb and longer descent (rocky), we have a feed stop and then head around to the stunning Malham Tarn and then head out to Settle via some super flowy gravel.
Out of Settle we hit a very steep road climb which becomes a very steep off road climb with incredible views of the Dales. We then descent on the road to Malham before another big gravel climb and then we retrace our routes back to Skipton.
MEDIUM ROUTE
It follows the long route from Skipton to Malham Tarn & cuts out the punchy Settle loop. From the long route split, you have a steep road descent into Malham and then the routes join together again.
Fully Signed Route
Our team work tirelessly to create the best gravel routes in the UK. All courses are fully signed so you can just enjoy the ride.
Checkpoints with proper food
An epic ride deserves proper support. We have tea, coffee and cake at the first feed and sandwiches & crisps at the main feed. Checkpoints are approx every 30-35km
Accurate GPX Files
A few days before the ride, we will send GPX files for all of the route options so you can follow the course on your GPS as well as the signs.
Mechanics Available
At the rider village & at selected feed stops we have mechanics available to help with any bike issues. We also have spare inner tubes, CO2 & more.
Rider Support Vans
We are here to make sure you have a great day on the gravel. If you have any major mechanicals or need collecting, support vehicles are a phone call away.
Beer at Finish Line
You will be greeted at the finish line with a beer & food available from our food truck. Perfect to chat about your day with fellow riders.
Our team work tirelessly to create the best gravel routes in the UK. All courses are fully signed so you can just enjoy the ride.
Checkpoints with proper food
An epic ride deserves proper support. We have tea, coffee and cake at the first feed and sandwiches & crisps at the main feed. Checkpoints are approx every 30-35km
Accurate GPX Files
A few days before the ride, we will send GPX files for all of the route options so you can follow the course on your GPS as well as the signs.
Mechanics Available
At the rider village & at selected feed stops we have mechanics available to help with any bike issues. We also have spare inner tubes, CO2 & more.
Rider Support Vans
We are here to make sure you have a great day on the gravel. If you have any major mechanicals or need collecting, support vehicles are a phone call away.
Beer at Finish Line
You will be greeted at the finish line with a beer & food available from our food truck. Perfect to chat about your day with fellow riders.
The Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic starts in Skipton just off the A59 which connects the M6 & the A65 to Leeds 1hr away.
There are plenty of hotels in Skipton and some really nice country pubs in the Dales.
The nearest train station is in Skipton just over 1 mile from the ride start,
There are plenty of hotels in Skipton and some really nice country pubs in the Dales.
The nearest train station is in Skipton just over 1 mile from the ride start,
Organiser's description
The 5th edition of this classic Dales gravel ride in early May.
An absolutely stunning route through one of the most picturesque regions of the UK. Our ride starts in Skipton & heads into the heart of the Dales with some thrilling descents, glorious flowing sections & punchy ascents including one of the climbs of the year out of Settle.
RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:
Stunning & remote off road trails around Malham
Ride parts of the famous Pennine Way, one of the great long distance off road trails in the UK.
Take on one of the best climbs in the UK - 6km on & off road out of Settle & into the heart of the Dales.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A super tough long route & a fairly tough medium route! This ride includes some big climbs (on & off rides) and some rockier off road sections along with some glorious rolling gravel / grass.
RIDE DIFFICULTY
Not quite our hardest ride of the year but definitely a very challenging route. The medium route includes 4 climbs (2 road, 2 off road) & the long includes a section around Settle which is glorious but very tough.
Long Route *****
Medium Route ****
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
This route is about 60% off road & 40% on road with long sections rather than constant chopping and changing between gravel & road.
The off road can be quite technical with rocky climbs & descents but these bits are relatively short. More of the off road bits are on good gravel or hard packed mud / grass which can be muddy when wet.
Long Route ****
Medium Route ****
TYRE & BIKE RECOMMENDATIONS
This route is designed for gravel bikes but you will be fine on a hardtail MTB. We do send out tyre recommendations closer to the time. A wider all-rounder gravel tyre (40-50mm) will be ideal for both routes.
EVENT PROGRAM
8th May: GPX files and pre ride briefing sent by email to each rider.
11th May: 7.45am: Ride village in Skipton opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins.
11th May: 8am to 8,45amm: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups.
11th May: 6pm: Rider village closes.
11th May: 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by email.
An absolutely stunning route through one of the most picturesque regions of the UK. Our ride starts in Skipton & heads into the heart of the Dales with some thrilling descents, glorious flowing sections & punchy ascents including one of the climbs of the year out of Settle.
RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:
Stunning & remote off road trails around Malham
Ride parts of the famous Pennine Way, one of the great long distance off road trails in the UK.
Take on one of the best climbs in the UK - 6km on & off road out of Settle & into the heart of the Dales.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A super tough long route & a fairly tough medium route! This ride includes some big climbs (on & off rides) and some rockier off road sections along with some glorious rolling gravel / grass.
RIDE DIFFICULTY
Not quite our hardest ride of the year but definitely a very challenging route. The medium route includes 4 climbs (2 road, 2 off road) & the long includes a section around Settle which is glorious but very tough.
Long Route *****
Medium Route ****
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
This route is about 60% off road & 40% on road with long sections rather than constant chopping and changing between gravel & road.
The off road can be quite technical with rocky climbs & descents but these bits are relatively short. More of the off road bits are on good gravel or hard packed mud / grass which can be muddy when wet.
Long Route ****
Medium Route ****
TYRE & BIKE RECOMMENDATIONS
This route is designed for gravel bikes but you will be fine on a hardtail MTB. We do send out tyre recommendations closer to the time. A wider all-rounder gravel tyre (40-50mm) will be ideal for both routes.
EVENT PROGRAM
8th May: GPX files and pre ride briefing sent by email to each rider.
11th May: 7.45am: Ride village in Skipton opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins.
11th May: 8am to 8,45amm: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups.
11th May: 6pm: Rider village closes.
11th May: 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by email.
Location
BB7 4TS
Craven Cattle Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton, UK
Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic
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