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

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

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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: June 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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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

17.9 km

Bridge Over River in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

20.1 km

View of Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic views down the Borrowdale valley.

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20.8 km

River in Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural

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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36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

6.99 km

5.98 km

4.51 km

3.98 km

900 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

11.3 km

7.23 km

2.31 km

789 m

497 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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

Flat Approach to Shap

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Bridge Over River in Lake District National Park

View of Borrowdale Valley

River in Borrowdale Valley

Shap Summit

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