Deepdale, scene of the fatal accident

Police have named a cyclist who died after hitting a wall in the Yorkshire Dales.

Kim Caplin, of Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, was with a party of 16 cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats when the accident happened.

The 40-year-old was travelling from Ingleton to Dent when the collision occurred in Deepdale, near Dent.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Constabulary said: “Tragically, Ms Caplin suffered fatal injuries after colliding with a wall at around 6.50pm on Saturday 10 September.

“Police are not treating her death as suspicious at this time and are preparing a file for the coroner. Her family have been informed and are being supported by a family liaison officer.”

The charity cyclist hit the wall after failing to negotiate a bend on the road which passes between Kingsdale and Dentdale. It was raining heavily at the time.