Greg's Hut – High Cup Nick loop from Burnhope Seat

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Greg's Hut – High Cup Nick loop from Burnhope Seat

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Greg's Hut – High Cup Nick loop from Burnhope Seat

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61.9km

1,300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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10.3 km

Path Along the Water, North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • River

Most of this section is easier to ride on, mainly downhill and the surface is smoother. It is pleasing to reach after the physical, tougher previous sections

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13.3 km

Mountain Pass

14.2 km

Rocky Path in North Pennines National Landscape

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This is a difficult section to ride on. The surfaces are clearly rugged rock with quite a steep climb. You have to be careful and use your head here, step …

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17.0 km

Greg's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At an altitude of 2,357 feet (718 m), Greg’s Hut is the highest bothy in England. Located close to Cross Fell, the highest point in the Pennines, this free-to-use cottage …

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20.2 km

Steep Grassy Climb in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

This section is tough to get through, the surface was very wet, traction and moving becomes difficult, you might have to push the bike up hill, it is quite steep. Weather conditions can be adverse in this location

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24.0 km

Winding Tarmac Road Through Countryside

Highlight • Trail

These tarmac roads are a welcome sight, they allow you to rest and split a difficult trail up. There are good views to be seen and back in inhabited areas

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34.9 km

Post Box Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local café serving breakfast, drinks, sandwiches, cakes and snacks.
Open Mon to Fri 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursdays.
Open Sat and Sun 10:00 -17:00.

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41.2 km

High Cup Nick

Highlight • Gorge

High Cup Nick is the best example of a glaciated u-shaped valley in Northern England. Situated high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, …

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42.2 km

View of High Cup Nick

Highlight • Canyon

High Cup Nick is an absolute must. What a beautiful and impressive place, although it is difficult to reach by bike. The paths to here are all grassy, stony and …

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