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Appleby-In-Westmorland

Langwathby Bridge – View of Brougham Castle loop from Appleby

Moderate

51

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Langwathby Bridge – View of Brougham Castle loop from Appleby

02:26

49.4km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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After 24.6 km for 198 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.34 km

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

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Quiet, quite flat roads between the Lake District to the West and the Pennines to the East with beautiful views of both.

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2

21.3 km

Saddleback's Café

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Excellent coffee and lovely owner (with local cycling tips!)

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3

21.9 km

Langwathby Bridge

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In the darkness of an early March morning in 1968 the 300 year old stone bridge collapsed leaving a 70m gap.
A "temporary" girder bridge was constructed as a replacement but this has been used ever since.

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4

23.0 km

Penrith to Alston road

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5

28.5 km

This little section of bike path is very rideable on skinny slick tyres

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6

28.9 km

View of Brougham Castle

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Very picturesque castle ruins that are visible from the M6.

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34.2 km

Ling Plantations

Forest

8

41.8 km

Bolton Village

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9

48.8 km

Appleby-in-Westmorland

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Great base for climbing Great Dun Fell with great cafes for recovery after you have done the climb, picturesque little town as well.

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

6.16 km

569 m

448 m

190 m

115 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

22.2 km

175 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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