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Peeping Hill Cairn – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

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Peeping Hill Cairn – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

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Peeping Hill Cairn – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

06:06

20.8km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.39 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

View of High Cup Valley from Teesdale Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Teesdale Way starts at the charming village of Dufton and ends at Redcar. Here it forms part of the Pennine Way passig through High Cup Nick, Cauldron Spout, and …

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3.07 km

Peeping Hill

Highlight • Summit

Peeping Hill Cairn is not that far from the spectacular glacial valley of High Cup Nick. It is a beautiful spot and a lovely scenic waypoint. It is often visited …

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3.41 km

View of Dufton Pike and Knock Pike

Highlight • Summit

4.36 km

View of Middletongue Crag and Murton Pike

Highlight • Summit

View on the flat-topped Middletongue Crag (456 m/1,496 ft) dominated by Murton Pike’s (594 m/1,949 ft)

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4.85 km

View of the North Pennines Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.34 km

High Cup Nick

Highlight • Gorge

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, …

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12.7 km

Pond Below High Cup Nick

Highlight • Lake

A small pond low down on High Cupgill Beck. A good place for a picnic or a break before the steeper walk up to the Nick.

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20.4 km

Dufton Ghyll

Highlight • Gorge

20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

3.23 km

628 m

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

7.77 km

1.89 km

1.07 km

569 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

18°C

13°C

28 %

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Peeping Hill Cairn – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

View of High Cup Valley from Teesdale Way

Peeping Hill

View of Dufton Pike and Knock Pike

View of Middletongue Crag and Murton Pike

View of the North Pennines Escarpment

High Cup Nick

Pond Below High Cup Nick

Dufton Ghyll

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