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North West England

Flat Approach to Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Flat Approach to Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

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Flat Approach to Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

02:45

36.9km

610m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.07 km

Flat Approach to Shap

Highlight • Cycleway

Awful exposed road into Shap - worth it for the fish and chips in the village!

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2

14.5 km

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Locals have pondered over the heart shaped wood for decades. Some believe that it is the site of a World War II plane crash, whilst others believe it was planted …

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16.0 km

Borrowdale Wood

Forest

4

17.9 km

Bridge Over River in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

5

20.1 km

View of Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic views down the Borrowdale valley.

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6

20.8 km

River in Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural

7

28.6 km

Shap Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Kendal this is a 14km climb of some difficulty - never too steep but long and arduous. The descent on the other side (heading North) is magnificent!

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B

36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

7.07 km

6.58 km

4.54 km

4.02 km

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

11.3 km

7.27 km

2.31 km

828 m

506 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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