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North West England

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

North West England

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

Hard

5

riders

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

02:20

34.2km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Locals have pondered over the heart shaped wood for decades. Some believe that it is the site of a World War II plane crash, whilst others believe it was planted …

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4.22 km

Borrowdale Wood

Forest

3

5.87 km

Borrowdale Valley gravel track

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

I rode this after, and during, heavy rain (early Dec '24) so that the track was carrying almost as much water as the beck - made for a very tough …

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4

8.36 km

View of Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic views down the Borrowdale valley.

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5

9.07 km

River in Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural

6

17.4 km

Shap Summit War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

7

17.8 km

Shap Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Kendal this is a 14km climb of some difficulty - never too steep but long and arduous. The descent on the other side (heading North) is magnificent!

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8

29.6 km

Orton Scar Café

Highlight • Cafe

Orton Scar cafe is one of the few places in the area where you can eat / drink. Not expensive yet tasty.

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9

29.8 km

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

Highlight • Restaurant

This artisan chocolatier offers an extensive range of delicious chocolate. How could it be otherwise. Lots of fun gift ideas.

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B

34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

7.53 km

4.09 km

3.06 km

2.79 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

10.6 km

6.79 km

1.74 km

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

67 %

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