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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Irton with Santon

Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Irton with Santon

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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Irton with Santon

01:39

29.5km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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4.07 km

Eskdale Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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6.86 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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10.1 km

Top of Birker Fell

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastic views coupled with a fantastic climb. An excellent part of the Lakes and Dales Loop and a harsh warm up if you overnighted in Eskdale.

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10.6 km

Birker Fell

Highlight • Summit

Possibly the best of all the Lake District fells. Arguably.

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14.7 km

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Highlight • Climb

They mean it too!

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16.6 km

The Crosby Snack Shed

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent little hidden unexpected Caf on top of Birker Fell

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20.2 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road to cycle not a lot of traffic

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24.1 km

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic spot for a picnic and a swim in the river Esk.

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29.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

27 %

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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Irton with Santon

Eskdale Stores

Birker Fell Road

Top of Birker Fell

Birker Fell

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

The Crosby Snack Shed

Birker Fell Road

River Esk Swimming Spot

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