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Helvellyn Summit – Greenside Mines Loop from Glenridding

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Helvellyn Summit – Greenside Mines Loop from Glenridding

Scott planned a mountain bike ride

September 5, 2021

Helvellyn Summit – Greenside Mines Loop from Glenridding

Hard

04:02

31.3km

7.8km/h

1,510m

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.83 km for 195 m

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Highlight (Segment) • Summit

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Highlight (Segment) • Summit

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Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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Greenside Mines

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive mining landscape and the point to pick your route into the mountains. Keppel Cove, Raise, Sticks Pass, Striding edge and Swirral Edge can all be accessed from here.

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