Irton With Santon, a civil parish situated within the Lake District National Park in Cumberland, Cumbria, England, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by its Cumbrian scenery, featuring significant natural elements such as Wast Water, Irton Pike, and the River Irt. Its varied terrain, including fells and valleys, supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Irton With Santon provides a range of…
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1,752
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30.4km
01:58
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.4km
01:12
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

148
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18.5km
01:22
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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72
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
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76.0km
04:13
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1,100m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
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90.2km
05:24
1,780m
1,780m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

68
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132km
06:48
2,210m
2,210m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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15.8km
01:22
250m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

13.6km
01:01
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160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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35.0km
02:49
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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43.9km
03:37
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.6
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175
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20.6km
06:49
730m
730m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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13.0km
04:52
580m
580m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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38
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
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8.28km
03:07
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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83
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8.52km
05:00
890m
890m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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12.2km
05:37
890m
890m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.77km
05:17
930m
930m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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16.1km
06:42
880m
870m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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16
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.58km
00:49
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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13.1km
02:07
580m
580m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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9
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47.6km
03:06
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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21.6km
01:22
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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28.4km
02:01
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Irton With Santon offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 40 routes across these sports. These activities are set within the Lake District National Park, providing diverse landscapes.
Yes, Irton With Santon provides road cycling routes with varying difficulty levels. Cyclists can find routes that offer scenic views and challenging climbs, such as those featuring Hardknott Pass. For more details, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Irton With Santon guide.
Irton With Santon is a popular destination for hiking, with numerous trails catering to different fitness levels. Options range from low-level walks around Wast Water to more strenuous ascents of nearby fells like Irton Pike. The area is also a gateway to England's highest peak, Scafell Pike. Explore the Hiking around Irton With Santon guide for more information.
While specific mountain biking trails within Irton With Santon are limited, the broader Lake District context offers diverse terrain suitable for mountain biking. The varied landscapes, from rugged ground to forest paths, provide opportunities for off-road cycling adventures in the surrounding areas. Consult the MTB Trails around Irton With Santon guide for nearby options.
Key natural features in Irton With Santon include Wast Water, which is England's deepest lake and offers dramatic views of surrounding fells like the Wastwater Screes. Irton Pike, a 751-foot (229-meter) hill, provides panoramic vistas. The River Irt also flows through the parish, adding to the picturesque landscape.
Yes, Irton With Santon offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. Walks around Wast Water are suitable for families and some are dog-friendly. For specific routes, refer to the Family-friendly hikes around Irton With Santon guide.
Cycling routes in Irton With Santon range from moderate to hard, particularly for road and touring cycling. Some routes, like those incorporating Hardknott Pass, feature significant elevation gains and challenging gradients. There are also easier options for touring and gravel biking.
Komoot offers several guides for Irton With Santon, including Road Cycling Routes, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Hiking. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, running trails, hikes from bus stations, mountain hikes, and gravel biking.
Irton With Santon is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 93,000 visitors having explored its routes. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars, based on over 7,500 ratings.
For information on accessing outdoor activities via public transport, particularly for hiking, komoot provides a dedicated guide. This guide, Hikes from bus stations around Irton With Santon, details routes accessible from public transport hubs.
The official website for the Irton With Santon Parish Council is https://www.irtonwithsantonparishcouncil.co.uk/. This site provides local information and resources for the area.
The phone number for the Irton With Santon Parish Council is 019467 26619. This contact can be used for inquiries related to the local parish.

