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Borrowdale Valley Trail – View of Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Burneside

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Borrowdale Valley Trail – View of Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Burneside

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Borrowdale Valley Trail – View of Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Burneside

03:17

44.0km

680m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.57 km

Dry Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

6.37 km

Peggy Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

12.4 km

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

Highlight • Trail

Very mixed surface, sometimes chunky, loose gravel, sometimes wet, potholed doubletrack - tough riding

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14.8 km

Borrowdale Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route through Borrowdale valley is an absolute gem in either direction. Can get wet n puddly after wet weather. it is such a peaceful valley.

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19.6 km

Borrowdale Wood

Forest

28.9 km

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

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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44.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

7.49 km

5.23 km

2.36 km

894 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

12.4 km

8.25 km

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

22°C

11°C

0 %

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Borrowdale Valley Trail – View of Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Burneside

Dry Lane Gravel Track

Peggy Lane

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

Borrowdale Valley Trail

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

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