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North West England

Hartside Summit Descent – Hartside Summit Viewpoint loop from Ousby

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Hartside Summit Descent – Hartside Summit Viewpoint loop from Ousby

Hard

5

riders

Hartside Summit Descent – Hartside Summit Viewpoint loop from Ousby

01:57

27.9km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.67 km

The Village Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Great breakfasts, good coffee and a lovely place to sit outside in the Morning Sunshine

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2

9.98 km

View of the North Pennines

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

12.4 km

Hartside Tea Cafe (Abandoned)

Highlight • Other

Sadly burnt down in March 2018

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4

12.4 km

Hartside Summit Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

niece decent, if there is not much traffic, nice views on the way down.

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5

12.5 km

Hartside Summit Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

The highest point of the Pennine Cycleway and the ultimate achievement for cyclists coming from the south or north.

At the top stands a Sustrans Millennium milepost, providing a perfect …

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6

15.1 km

Hartside Descent to Renwick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful quiet road off the top of Hartside heading back toward Penrith through the Lanes

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7

21.2 km

Country Lane in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

B

27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

7.45 km

336 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

13.4 km

205 m

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