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Birker Fell – Birker Fell Road loop from Millom

Birker Fell – Birker Fell Road loop from Millom

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Birker Fell – Birker Fell Road loop from Millom

02:35

52.0km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

Highlight • Structure

You know you've made it when you see this sign!

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11.9 km

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha

Highlight • Trail

The Duddon Valley, described as "A Jewel in the Crown of Cumbria", is remote, unspoilt and perhaps the most idyllic valley of the Lake District.

Situated between Coniston and Eskdale, …

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14.1 km

River Duddon Near Ulpha

Highlight • Natural

Great place to cool off after a hot walk!

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15.9 km

Church House Wood

Forest

16.4 km

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Highlight • Climb

They mean it too!

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20.5 km

Birker Fell

Highlight • Summit

Possibly the best of all the Lake District fells. Arguably.

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21.0 km

Top of Birker Fell

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastic views coupled with a fantastic climb. An excellent part of the Lakes and Dales Loop and a harsh warm up if you overnighted in Eskdale.

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21.9 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road to cycle not a lot of traffic

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22.0 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

24.1 km

169 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

6.83 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

17°C

28 %

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Birker Fell – Birker Fell Road loop from Millom

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha

River Duddon Near Ulpha

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Birker Fell

Top of Birker Fell

Birker Fell Road

Birker Fell Road

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