High Cup Nick is the best example of a glaciated u-shaped valley in Northern England. Situated high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the view from this spot is utterly breathtaking. Here, you can see the grey-blue dolerite crags which also form High Force and Cauldron Snout.

Yvonne

January 17, 2021

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Great circular route from the village of Dufton. Well worth a look at this epic sight of breathtaking natural beauty.

Donnie

April 16, 2019

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This is one of the strangest walks I have done. Rolling moors then, in the middle of nowhere this epic hole appeared.

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1. High Cup Nick loop from Dufton — North Pennines

15.9km

04:42

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines

15.8km

04:46

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Peeping Hill Cairn – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

12.6km

03:50

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 630 m

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Location: Dufton, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. High Cup Nick loop from Dufton — North Pennines

2. Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines

3. Peeping Hill Cairn – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

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