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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Ravenstonedale Open Road loop from Grayrigg

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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Ravenstonedale Open Road loop from Grayrigg

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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Ravenstonedale Open Road loop from Grayrigg

05:06

78.3km

1,060m

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: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

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It's fast and narrow, so keen braking is a must. At the golden hour of sunset the viaduct looks awesome!

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Borrow Beck Viaduct and M6 Bridges

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This is a quiet section of the Pennine cycleway which passes under the 1840s-built Borrow Beck Viaduct on the West Coast Main Line and the M6 motorway just south of …

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14.6 km

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

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Locals have pondered over the heart shaped wood for decades. Some believe that it is the site of a World War II plane crash, whilst others believe it was planted …

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18.5 km

Gravel and Grass Route to Bretherdale Head

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hard going with a loaded bike 🥵 not the worst mind, just watch for the last part as you cross some grass with no visible path

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23.9 km

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

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

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30.1 km

View of Sunbiggin Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Very interesting environment. Many beautiful views.

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39.2 km

Scandal Beck

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

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47.3 km

Ravenstonedale Open Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely road either direction

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78.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.5 km

29.4 km

452 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.5 km

22.4 km

353 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

18°C

10°C

61 %

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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Ravenstonedale Open Road loop from Grayrigg

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

Borrow Beck Viaduct and M6 Bridges

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Gravel and Grass Route to Bretherdale Head

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

View of Sunbiggin Tarn

Scandal Beck

Ravenstonedale Open Road

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