Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.93 km for 368 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.45 km

Steep Grassy Climb in North Pennines National Landscape

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This section is tough to get through, the surface was very wet, traction and moving becomes difficult, you might have to push the bike up hill, it is quite steep. Weather conditions can be adverse in this location

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7.19 km

Foggy Marshland in North Pennines National Landscape

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It is wet here, soggy surfaces mean the bike slows down and sometimes come to a standstill. Summer weather would be easier. You are in the clouds in these elevated areas

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9.69 km

Greg's Hut

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At an altitude of 2,357 feet (718 m), Greg’s Hut is the highest bothy in England. Located close to Cross Fell, the highest point in the Pennines, this free-to-use cottage …

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12.5 km

Rocky Path in North Pennines National Landscape

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This is a difficult section to ride on. The surfaces are clearly rugged rock with quite a steep climb. You have to be careful and use your head here, step …

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13.9 km

Rugged Riverbed in North Pennines National Landscape

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This is not an easy section to ride through, the surface changes to rougher rock and it is uphill. There is a stream that changes the direction of the track, …

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16.0 km

Mountain Pass

17.3 km

Path Along the Water, North Pennines National Landscape

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Most of this section is easier to ride on, mainly downhill and the surface is smoother. It is pleasing to reach after the physical, tougher previous sections

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29.9 km

Great Dun Fell Track

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The bridleway that goes up towards Great Dun Fell from Knock in the west doesn't quite go to the summit, instead it turns right and descends Trout Beck to a …

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50.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

15.6 km

9.84 km

9.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

13.8 km

7.24 km

6.81 km

4.89 km

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Foggy Marshland in North Pennines National Landscape

Greg's Hut

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