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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Aik Rigg

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Aik Rigg

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Aik Rigg

01:39

6.11km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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47 m

Gelt Woods

Highlight • Forest

Gelt Woods, near Brampton, is an historic woodland area and RSPB nature reserve. It is a popular destination for walkers and bird-watchers, known for its wildlife and a unique Roman quarry.

Tip by

599 m

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

Highlight • River

2.68 km

View of the Armathwaite Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This short bit is out of woods uphill and on tarmac. Low traffic but still to be careful

Tip by

2.80 km

Gelt Viaduct / Gelt Bridge (also known as Middle Gelt Bridge) is a skew arch railway viaduct Built from 1832. It’s one of the earliest and largest skew bridges in Britain which is a Grade II listed building.

Tip by

4.04 km

Long Wood

Forest

6.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

870 m

448 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

870 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 17 June

19°C

12°C

86 %

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Aik Rigg

Gelt Woods

Steps in the Forest

Rope Swing in the Woods

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

View of the Armathwaite Viaduct

Gelt Viaduct

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