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View of the North Pennines – Greg's Hut loop from Alston Moor

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View of the North Pennines – Greg's Hut loop from Alston Moor

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View of the North Pennines – Greg's Hut loop from Alston Moor

02:02

20.5km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8 m

St. John's Church, Garrigill

Highlight • Religious Site

In this church, built in the mid-18th century, you can find a large churchyard, as well as war memorials for both World Wars.

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3.46 km

Path Along the Water, North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • River

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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6.47 km

Mountain Pass

7.38 km

View of the North Pennines

Highlight • Viewpoint

While climbing turn left for the Tees source or straight for Greg's Hut and the summit

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7.40 km

Rocky Path in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

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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10.2 km

Greg's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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11.1 km

Climb to Greg's Hut Bothy

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's a stiff climb almost straight out of Garrigill before levelling off a bit - you can see the trail snaking its way ahead of you. It gets rougher the …

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

533 m

142 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

6.14 km

533 m

142 m

Elevation

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Friday 19 June

15°C

8°C

20 %

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View of the North Pennines – Greg's Hut loop from Alston Moor

St. John's Church, Garrigill

Path Along the Water, North Pennines National Landscape

View of the North Pennines

Rocky Path in North Pennines National Landscape

Greg's Hut

Climb to Greg's Hut Bothy

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