Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.6 km

Blencarn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Situated in the heart of the picturesque Eden Valley ,a stone's throw from Blencarn village, Blencarn Lake is a pretty fishing lake with 15 acres of water. The lake has …

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23.3 km

The Village Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Great breakfasts, good coffee and a lovely place to sit outside in the Morning Sunshine

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27.5 km

Country Lane in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

29.3 km

5 Lane Ends Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

32.5 km

Hartside Descent to Renwick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful quiet road off the top of Hartside heading back toward Penrith through the Lanes

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32.8 km

View of the North Pennines

Highlight • Natural Monument

35.2 km

Hartside Summit Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

The highest point of the Pennine Cycleway and the ultimate achievement for cyclists coming from the south or north.

At the top stands a Sustrans Millennium milepost, providing a perfect …

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66.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

10.2 km

2.44 km

242 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

22.8 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 April

10°C

2°C

26 %

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The Village Bakery

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5 Lane Ends Byway

Hartside Descent to Renwick

View of the North Pennines

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