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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

01:41

6.20km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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577 m

Long Wood

Forest

2.70 km

Gelt Woods

Highlight • Forest

Gelt Woods, near Brampton, is an historic woodland area and RSPB nature reserve. It is a popular destination for walkers and bird-watchers, known for its wildlife and a unique Roman quarry.

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3.10 km

Water-Carved Holes in Gelt Woods

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As you running, you probably don't have time to stop and admire the nature. Gelt woods is very one of amazing areas near Brampton. Dinamic up and down route is good for cardio.

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3.10 km

This segment is closed for now. There are quite a few overhanging trees growing on the rocks. It looks amazing, but there is danger of falling rocks or trees. If you decide to go there, take great care

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4.20 km

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

Highlight • River

5.37 km

View of the Armathwaite Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This short bit is out of woods uphill and on tarmac. Low traffic but still to be careful

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5.49 km

Gelt Viaduct

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Gelt Viaduct / Gelt Bridge (also known as Middle Gelt Bridge) is a skew arch railway viaduct Built from 1832. It’s one of the earliest and largest skew bridges in Britain which is a Grade II listed building.

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6.20 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

909 m

448 m

Surfaces

2.74 km

909 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 25 July

17°C

12°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2025,Gelt wood 🐕 walk

It would be even more relaxing without phone calls from work 😅

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

Gelt Woods

Water-Carved Holes in Gelt Woods

Footpath Closed

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

View of the Armathwaite Viaduct

Gelt Viaduct

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