Lancashire motorcyclist dies after crash near Settle
It happened on Saturday afternoon
Last updated 27th Aug 2025
Police have confirmed that a motorcyclist died, after the collision near Giggleswick & Settle Golf Club.
It happened at around 3pm on Saturday 23 August at the junction of Mill Hill Lane and the B6480.
It involved a grey Skoda car and a white, red and blue BMW motorcycle.
Despite the efforts of members of the public and emergency services, the rider, who has been named as Mikey (Michael) Woods, 55, from Morecambe, died at the scene.
Mikey's family have provided the following tribute to him: “Mikey was a much loved, son, dad, brother, and friend to many. He will be sadly missed”.
The road was closed while collision investigators examined the scene and reopened just before midnight on 23 August.
No-one else was injured during the collision.