Hutton Roof is a region in South Cumbria, nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is characterized by dramatic limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, and open grasslands, providing diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits. The area's unique geology and varied landscapes make it suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more. Panoramic views of the Lakeland Fells, Howgill Fells, and Morecambe Bay are accessible from elevated points.
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Average rating
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4.7
(16)
63
riders
20.3km
01:43
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10
riders
30.6km
02:43
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

18
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43.1km
03:12
690m
690m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
23.2km
01:42
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.9
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101
riders
66.0km
02:49
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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85
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42.9km
02:25
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

51
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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37
riders
39.9km
01:40
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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99
riders
45.3km
02:52
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
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74.7km
04:49
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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41.2km
03:03
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
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58.2km
03:30
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80
runners
12.7km
01:37
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.20km
00:39
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.42km
00:34
80m
80m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
hikers
10.1km
02:58
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
5.58km
01:38
150m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
5.53km
01:36
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
10.4km
03:00
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hutton Roof offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features 25 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests and skill levels.
Hutton Roof is known for its extensive limestone pavements, which are among the best in Britain, and the Hutton Roof Crags Nature Reserve. The area also features ancient woodlands, open grasslands, and unique geological formations like runnelled clints and karren runnels.
Yes, Hutton Roof offers quiet country lanes ideal for road cycling. The Cumbria Cycle Way passes through the area, providing routes with minimal traffic. For more information, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Hutton Roof guide.
Hutton Roof provides numerous hiking trails, including routes through the Hutton Roof National Nature Reserve. Popular easy routes include the Farleton Fell Summit loop and the Limestone Pavement – Hutton Roof Crag Trig Point loop. Explore options in the Hiking around Hutton Roof guide.
Hutton Roof offers mountain biking trails of varying difficulty. Routes like the 'Devils Bridge to Barbon' and 'Newbiggin Crags and Scout Hill' loops are available. Further details can be found in the MTB Trails around Hutton Roof guide.
Yes, Hutton Roof offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The Hutton Roof Crags are considered suitable for introducing children to outdoor rock climbing due to their low height and easy angles. For hiking, consult the Family-friendly hikes around Hutton Roof guide.
From elevated points like Hutton Roof Crags, visitors can enjoy panoramic views. These vistas include the Lakeland Fells, the Howgill Fells, Ingleborough, Whernside, and Morecambe Bay.
Hutton Roof is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 35,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 25 available routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from over 3,400 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Hutton Roof, including Road Cycling Routes around Hutton Roof, MTB Trails around Hutton Roof, and Hiking around Hutton Roof. There are also guides for easy hikes and family-friendly hikes.
Information about the Hutton Roof Crags Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), is available through the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The reserve is managed to protect its rare habitats and diverse flora and fauna.
Hutton Roof supports diverse flora and fauna from spring to autumn, with wildflowers and butterflies. The limestone rock at Hutton Roof Crags is often dry, even when other Lake District climbing venues might be wet, making it accessible across seasons.
Yes, Hutton Roof offers routes suitable for beginners, particularly for hiking. Easy routes like the Farleton Fell Summit loop are available, and the Hutton Roof Crags provide accessible climbing options for novices. The Easy hikes around Hutton Roof guide can assist in planning.
The Hutton Roof and Newbiggin Home Page (huttonroof.org.uk) serves as a community website providing local information. For the Hutton Roof Crags Nature Reserve, the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website is a key resource.

