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The Settle Loop

For details about the Pennine Bridleway inthe Yorkshire Dales contact Gareth Evans atpennine.bridleway@yorkshiredales.org.uk or on 0870 1 666 333

For general information contact Pennine Bridleway Team

Telephone +44 (0) 161 237 1061

E-mail pbw.info@countryside.gov.ukwww.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway

National Trail

National Trail approved

but not yet open

National Parks

NationalTrailsin England and Wales

Photography by Mark Butler © The Countryside Agency

Pennine Bridleway

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

The Settle Loop is the first section of the Pennine

Bridleway to be opened in the Yorkshire Dales National

Park.The loop is a 16km (10 miles) circuit taking in

stunning limestone scenery including views of the

nationally important Malham Tarn.

The loop starts in Settle and climbs out of this

lovely town into the Yorkshire Dales National Park,

traverses a wonderful limestone upland,before

descending back towards Settle.The trail incorporates

open grassy stretches,limestone outcrops,grass /

gravel paths and quiet winding lanes near Settle.There

are many other bridleways in the area which can be

used to extend your journey by linking to

Malham village and Tarn,and over into Littondale

and Wharfedale.

The Pennine Bridleway,when completed,will weave its

way for 560km (350 miles) through the Pennine hills

from Derbyshire to Northumberland using a mix of

old packhorse routes,drove roads and newly

created bridleways.The whole trail will be available for

horse riders,mountain bikers and walkers.Already there

are 192km (120 miles) ready to ride starting in Derbyshire

through to the Mary Towneley Loop.See website

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway

THE SETTLE LOOP

Settle is easily accessible by train from Leeds,Bradford

and Skipton,and is the start of the famous Settle to

Carlisle railway line.The service does carry bicycles

although you should book in advance.Full timetables

are available from

www.settlecarlisle.co.uk/timetables/index.cfm

By bus you can get to Settle from Skipton,Ingleton and

Clitheroe.Malham has services from Lancashire and

West Yorkshire on summer weekends,and from

Skipton and Settle more frequently.You can find out more

from www.traveldales.org.uk or phone 0870 608 2 608.

Places to stay

This leaflet lists accommodation near to the loop that

has facilities for cyclists and horse riders.A wide variety

of other accommodation is available,and details can be

found on www.yorkshiredales.org,or from the local

National Park and Tourist Information Centres.

For more information,including accommodation,on

the Pennine Bridleway visit

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway

Parking for Horse Box / Trailer

Car parking for all usersHorse Box / Trailer parking

Restricted parking is availablein Settlein Greenfoot Car

Park,near North Ribblesdale Rugby Club,however you

must park WITHIN the marked bays (size 2.4m x 5m).

Charges are per marked bay.

If you are organising a trip for a number of people,you

may wish to ask about using the rugby club's car park and

facilities.Please contact them in advance to check

availability and to make a booking,at

http://www.northribblesdale.co.uk/contact.htm

GETTING HERE

There will be a cost for using the facilities which can be

finalised through your discussions with the club.

Both above car parks are signposted from the B6480.

Several other car parks in Settle are suitable for cars.

In Stainforth,horse boxes and trailers can use the

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority car park.This

links to the Settle Loop via Goatscar Lane;please check

website for temporary works closure of this section

during 2006.

Useful contacts

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ITwin

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LDrying Facilities ≤Distance from Bridleway

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FARRIERS

Mark WoodGargrave07967 329872

VETS

Dalehead Veterinary GroupSettle01729 823538

RIDING CENTRE

Yorkshire Dales Trekking CentreMalham01729 830352

Kilnsey Trekking & Riding CentreConistone01756 752861

TACK AND FEED SHOPS

Northern Equestrian Tack ShopRathmell07792 676773

Fred Green & Sons LtdGargrave01756 749229

CYCLE SHOPS

Settle Cycles(sales & repair)Settle01729 822216

Dave Ferguson Cycles(sales & hire)Skipton01756 795367

Skipton Bicycle Shop(sales & hire)Skipton01756 794386

Off the Rails(MTB hire/instruction/guided rides)Settle 01729 824419

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Malham National Park CentreMalham01729 830363

Settle Tourist Info CentreSettle01729 825192

May 06

Stainforth Youth Hostel

YHAHORSES

≤3km¥

SD821 688

Stainforth,Settle BD24 9PA

Tel 08707 706046

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Washdown Facility available.

River House Hotel

Guest House

≤2.5km¥

SD901 628

Malham BD23 4DA

Tel 01729 830315

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Washdown Facility available.

Whitefriars Guest House

GUEST HOUSE

≤on the loop¥

SD818 638

Church Street,Settle BD24 9JD

Tel 01729 823753

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Yorkshire Dales Trekking Centre

HORSE ACCOMMODATION ONLY

≤3km¥

SD901 628

Holme Farm,Malham BD23 4DA

Tel 01729 830352

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Washdown / Drying Facility and Cycle Storage

available from 2006.B+B package available

in Malham.

Melling Dub Farm

SELF CATERING COTTAGESHORSES

≤15min drive¥

SD558 779

Tosside,Settle,BD23 4SD

Tel 01729 840830

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Washdown Facility available.

Golden Lion Hotel

HOTEL

≤on the loop¥

SD818 636

Duke Street,Settle BD24 9DU

Tel 01729 822203

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Washdown Facility available.

The Royal Oak Hotel

HOTEL

≤on the loop¥

SD818 637

Market Place,Settle BD24 9ED

Tel 01729 822561

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Washdown Facility available.

Beck Hall Guest House

GUEST HOUSE

≤2.5km¥

SD901 629

Malham BD23 4DJ

Tel 01729 830332

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Yorkshire Dales Trail Riding

BED & BREAKFASTHORSES

≤3km¥

SD791 641

Paley Green Lane,Giggleswick BD24 0DZ

Tel 01729 823146

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Washdown Facility and Sofabed available.

Miresfield Farm

BED & BREAKFAST

≤2.5km¥

SD901 630

Malham BD23 4DA

Tel 01729 830414

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Buck Inn

INN

≤2.5km¥

SD901 630

Malham BD23 4DA

Tel 01729 830317

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Washdown Facility available.

Craven Country Ride

HORSE ACCOMMODATION ONLY

≤20min drive¥

SD898 547

Pot Haw Farm,Coniston Cold BD23 4ED

Tel 01756 749300

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Washdown Facility available.Cross country

and farm rides.

Harts Head Hotel

INN

≤1.5km from loop¥

SD812641

Belle Hill,Giggleswick,Settle BD24 0BA

Tel 01729 822086

M2J5K1I2kL¿¿¿¿Washdown Facility available.

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The Settle Loop

The best time to complete the Trail is

April to October when the weather is

more favourable. However be prepared

for anything from torrential rain to hot

sunshine! The Trail is well signposted with

easy to use gates.

● Take waterproof clothing for the

worst weather but in hot weather

protect yourself from the sun and

carry plenty of water

● Carry a map, phone and some

form of identification in case of

emergencies

● Ride at a safe and controlled pace

and pass other users with care

● Fasten any gates that you open

● Stay on the route, don’t contaminate

water and take your litter home

● Horse riders should consider

carrying a collapsible bucket for

water and a protective Equiboot in

case of lost shoes.

● Check website for under

construction/news updates

In an emergency, dial 999.

U S I N G T H E R O U T E

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