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Kirkby Stephen

Lowther Castle – Orton Scar Café loop from Kirkby Stephen

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Eden
Kirkby Stephen

Lowther Castle – Orton Scar Café loop from Kirkby Stephen

Hard

3

riders

Lowther Castle – Orton Scar Café loop from Kirkby Stephen

07:49

121km

1,460m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

North Pennines National Landscape

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.30 km

Scandal Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice environment. Quiet place where you can take a break during a walk or bike ride.

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2

21.6 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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51.6 km

Cliburn Moss

Forest

4

58.8 km

Lowther Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant cafe, gardens, adventure playground, walking and cycling trails.

Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.

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5

66.8 km

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

Highlight • Rest Area

6

75.4 km

Mardale Head at Haweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

80.4 km

Low Forest

Forest

8

101 km

Orton Scar Café

Highlight • Cafe

Orton Scar cafe is one of the few places in the area where you can eat / drink. Not expensive yet tasty.

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9

101 km

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

Highlight • Restaurant

This artisan chocolatier offers an extensive range of delicious chocolate. How could it be otherwise. Lots of fun gift ideas.

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10

107 km

View of Sunbiggin Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Very interesting environment. Many beautiful views.

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121 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

5.39 km

2.61 km

988 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.4 km

47.3 km

1.22 km

988 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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11°C

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