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Dufton

Greg's Hut – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Eden
Dufton

Greg's Hut – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

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Greg's Hut – High Cup Nick loop from Dufton

05:24

59.5km

1,240m

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

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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10.9 km

Winding Tarmac Road Through Countryside

Highlight • Trail

These tarmac roads are a welcome sight, they allow you to rest and split a difficult trail up. There are good views to be seen and back in inhabited areas

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2

14.7 km

Steep Grassy Climb in North Pennines National Landscape

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This section is tough to get through, the surface was very wet, traction and moving becomes difficult, you might have to push the bike up hill, it is quite steep. Weather conditions can be adverse in this location

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3

17.9 km

Greg's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At an altitude of 2,357 feet (718 m), Greg’s Hut is the highest bothy in England. Located close to Cross Fell, the highest point in the Pennines, this free-to-use cottage …

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4

20.8 km

Rocky Path in North Pennines National Landscape

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This is a difficult section to ride on. The surfaces are clearly rugged rock with quite a steep climb. You have to be careful and use your head here, step …

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5

23.4 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

6

24.7 km

Path Along the Water, North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • River

Most of this section is easier to ride on, mainly downhill and the surface is smoother. It is pleasing to reach after the physical, tougher previous sections

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7

52.2 km

View of High Cup Nick

Highlight • Canyon

High Cup Nick is an absolute must. What a beautiful and impressive place, although it is difficult to reach by bike. The paths to here are all grassy, stony and …

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53.2 km

High Cup Nick

Highlight • Viewpoint

A tiring climb (from the Eden valley) but totally worth it for the stunning views. Wear some good footwear! There are quite a few chunky rocky sections and wet boggy parts of the path.

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53.3 km

Narrow Gate Path (High Cup Nick Northern Edge)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Pennine Way bridleway follows Narrow Gate path along the awe-inspiring northern edge of High Cup Nick. The trail is great to ride, and the views are magnificent!

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59.5 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

19.7 km

13.9 km

4.34 km

310 m

125 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

15.5 km

12.4 km

5.47 km

4.18 km

764 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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