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Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Waitby

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North West England

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Waitby

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Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Waitby

01:27

22.0km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 290 m for 61 m

After 7.31 km for 107 m

After 12.8 km for 103 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

143 m

Smardale Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

2

321 m

Smardale Hall Motte

Highlight • Historical Site

A easy walk along the old railway line

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3

5.47 km

Kirkby Stephen Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Kirkby Stephen Parish Church is often called the "Cathedral of the Dales" and, in Cumbria, only Kendal Parish Church is larger. The first was built in Anglo-Saxon times; it was …

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4

5.71 km

The Pink Geranium Café

Highlight • Cafe

New owners, but still very cyclist friendly

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5

6.03 km

Frank's Bridge, Kirkby Stephen

Highlight • Bridge

A pleasant market town at the head of the Eden Valley, Kirkby Stephen enjoys an enviable position close to the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and Lake District.

Wainwright's Coast to …

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6

7.39 km

Millennium Bridge Over River Eden

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Millennium Bridge was completed in 2002. It is 65 feet long and 42 feet above the raging River Eden below. It's a spectacular spot.

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7

12.8 km

Pendragon Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

This romantic ruin, set amongst the Vale of Mallerstang’s scenic beauty, has a rich history and many associated legends. Said to have once been the fortress of Uther Pendragon of …

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8

17.5 km

Ravenstonedale Open Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely road either direction

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B

22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

2.84 km

1.01 km

358 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

8.47 km

639 m

154 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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