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

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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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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2.33 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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9.87 km

Top of Range Road at Murton Pike

Highlight • Trail

from up hear you can see across the Eden valley and is well worth the ride up. and the decent is the best part as that is why we climb hills for the downhill. just mind the sheep.

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13.5 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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13.7 km

Narrow Gate Path (High Cup Nick Northern Edge)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Pennine Way bridleway follows Narrow Gate path along the awe-inspiring northern edge of High Cup Nick. The trail is great to ride, and the views are magnificent!

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19.8 km

Scenic View of North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

20.0 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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25.1 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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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

7.11 km

4.12 km

944 m

414 m

115 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

9.28 km

6.39 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Descent from Murton to Appleby – High Cup Nick loop from Appleby

Highlights of Appleby-in-Westmorland

Descent from Murton to Appleby

Top of Range Road at Murton Pike

High Cup Nick

Narrow Gate Path (High Cup Nick Northern Edge)

Scenic View of North Pennines National Landscape

Post Box Pantry

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

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