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View of the Smardale Viaduct – Ruins of Lammerside Castle loop from Kirkby Stephen

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View of the Smardale Viaduct – Ruins of Lammerside Castle loop from Kirkby Stephen

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View of the Smardale Viaduct – Ruins of Lammerside Castle loop from Kirkby Stephen

03:10

40.2km

780m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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5.38 km

View of the Smardale Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

You won't usually see many people, even on a public holiday in the sunshine. Just a marvellous spot with a very technical climb - just watch out for the hawthorn trees!

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5.79 km

Smardale Bridge to Friar's Bottom Farm Path

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This green track links Smardale Bridge and Friar Bottom Lane, where Friar's Bottom Farm is to the west. It's a very beautiful and green stretch, with views. Newbiggin-on-Lune is down …

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6.62 km

Overgrown Bridleway in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Only about 100 yards long ...... if in shorts you risk being nettled and scratched with brambles etc during summer!

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10.3 km

King's Head

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Great spot to refuel 👍

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21.7 km

Ash Bank

Forest

23.8 km

Mallerstang Valley Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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A fine rolling road with excellent views in all directions. Traffic is generally light, so there's only the wind to worry about!

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34.1 km

Gravel Trail Around Birkett Common

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Beautiful gravel road through the local hilly landscape. Easy to cycle on a gravel bike, but be careful with the large amount of sheep shit on the path before you drink from your water bottle again and get sick.

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36.4 km

Ruins of Lammerside Castle

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These are the ruins of a 12th century building, which was subsequently rebuilt in the 14th century as a Pele tower (a small fortified tower) to protect against Scots raiders. …

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38.2 km

Wharton Hall

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This was a fortified house, built around 1415 by the Wharton family. The family extended the property in the mid-16th century. A deer park was established, requiring the relocation of …

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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

14.4 km

3.79 km

2.88 km

1.54 km

1.35 km

149 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

10.8 km

6.27 km

4.48 km

2.36 km

1.62 km

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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View of the Smardale Viaduct – Ruins of Lammerside Castle loop from Kirkby Stephen

View of the Smardale Viaduct

Smardale Bridge to Friar's Bottom Farm Path

Overgrown Bridleway in Yorkshire Dales National Park

King's Head

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Ruins of Lammerside Castle

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