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Barbon Beck – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Barbon Beck – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

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4.0

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Barbon Beck – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

04:30

67.1km

980m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.5 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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393 m

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kirkby Lonsdale is a pretty little town often missed by the public as they skirt it on the A65. Lots of little shops and cafes around the market place and welcoming of bike riders. Well worth a break.

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6.36 km

Barbon Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stunning stretch of road along Barbondale linking Gawthrop with Barbon below the high fells of Calf Top and Castle Knott.

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22.2 km

St Andrew's Church, Dent

Highlight • Religious Site

Although no church was recorded in the Domesday Book, it is generally accepted that the building dates from 1130 and was subsequently enlarged adopting its present shape in 1350 when …

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29.4 km

Lowgill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Lowgill Viaduct dates to 1859 and is Grade II-listed. The 11-arched bridge is 100 feet (30 m) high and 620 feet (189 m) long.

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29.7 km

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

It's fast and narrow, so keen braking is a must. At the golden hour of sunset the viaduct looks awesome!

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45.4 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Highlight • Settlement

Through the centre of Kendal town, this section of National Cycle Route 6 is a shared use path alongside the River Kent.

Enjoy this traffic-free path to navigate through the …

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46.2 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The leaves can make it quite slippery under foot and wheels. It’s a great little trail for getting to the outskirts of Kendal without going on the road.

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55.7 km

Black Essett Plantation

Forest

58.3 km

Swarther Plantation

Forest

66.8 km

Lunesdale Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

AMAZING cakes, warm real fire and good coffee at the Bakery, Kirkby Lonsdale!

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67.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.7 km

3.34 km

2.25 km

1.32 km

461 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

29.1 km

275 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

15°C

18 %

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Barbon Beck – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Kirkby Lonsdale

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Barbon Beck

St Andrew's Church, Dent

Lowgill Viaduct

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Lancaster Canal Trail

Lunesdale Bakery

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