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Appleby-in-Westmorland – St Lawrence's Church, Appleby loop from Skirwith

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Appleby-in-Westmorland – St Lawrence's Church, Appleby loop from Skirwith

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Appleby-in-Westmorland – St Lawrence's Church, Appleby loop from Skirwith

02:54

46.6km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.60 km

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, quite flat roads between the Lake District to the West and the Pennines to the East with beautiful views of both.

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2

9.38 km

Old Yellow Cars at Great Dun Fell

Highlight • Other

If you’ve climbed up Great Dun Fell you’ll have seen these dilapidated cars. There’s something about them that makes me smile.

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3

12.7 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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4

18.2 km

Descent from Murton to Appleby

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long gradual descent from Murton to Appleby. The road follows the Hilton Beck stream as it meanders down the hill. Many wild flowers grow on the banks of the …

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5

25.0 km

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Highlight • Cafe

Great base for climbing Great Dun Fell with great cafes for recovery after you have done the climb, picturesque little town as well.

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6

25.2 km

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Highlight • Historical Site

With origins in the 12th century, St Lawrence's Church in Appleby is a marvellous building. The organ is of particular note. A gift from Carlisle Cathedral in 1683, it is …

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7

32.1 km

Bolton Show Field

Highlight • Settlement

Village fate

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8

36.4 km

Ousenstand Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An attractive crossing built of mellow red sandstone, Ousenstand Bridge crosses the Eden just to the south of Temple Sowerby. It is crossed on the long-distance Lady Anne's Way, which journeys from Skipton Castle to Penrith.

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46.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

28.7 km

17.9 km

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Monday 5 October

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8°C

35 %

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