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Appleby-In-Westmorland

Dufton Ghyll Wood – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Appleby

Road cycling routes

North West England

Appleby-In-Westmorland

Dufton Ghyll Wood – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Appleby

Moderate

5.0

(2)

36

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Dufton Ghyll Wood – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Appleby

01:29

26.7km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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After 12.7 km for 314 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

186 m

Highlights of Appleby-in-Westmorland

Highlight • Pub

The Cumbrian market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is set in prime walker's country, nestled in the verdant Eden Valley. It is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Lake District only a …

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2

2.33 km

Descent from Murton to Appleby

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long gradual descent from Murton to Appleby. The road follows the Hilton Beck stream as it meanders down the hill. Many wild flowers grow on the banks of the …

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3

12.4 km

Post Box Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local café serving breakfast, drinks, sandwiches, cakes and snacks.
Open Mon to Fri 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursdays.
Open Sat and Sun 10:00 -17:00.

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4

12.8 km

Dufton Ghyll Wood

Highlight • Forest

This wood was taken on by the Woodland Trust in 1980 and is one of the few remaining north-west outposts for the native red squirrel

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5

16.1 km

Old Yellow Cars at Great Dun Fell

Highlight • Other

If you’ve climbed up Great Dun Fell you’ll have seen these dilapidated cars. There’s something about them that makes me smile.

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6

17.9 km

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, quite flat roads between the Lake District to the West and the Pennines to the East with beautiful views of both.

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7

21.0 km

Long Marton Village

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely little village with a real smorgasbord of house types and styles. In keeping with the region, red sandstone is the mainstay, but there's also a thatched cottage and …

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8

26.2 km

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Highlight • Cafe

Great base for climbing Great Dun Fell with great cafes for recovery after you have done the climb, picturesque little town as well.

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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

311 m

145 m

128 m

115 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

6.56 km

295 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

7°C

75 %

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