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A loop of Geltsdale & the Eden Valley from Alston

A loop of Geltsdale & the Eden Valley from Alston

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A loop of Geltsdale & the Eden Valley from Alston

04:36

94.2km

1,080m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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352 m

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

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Good to explore instead of racing through, plenty places for refreshment.
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …

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42.5 km

Eden Valley

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The Eden Valley in Cumbria follows the River Eden which starts in the Mallerstang Valley south of Kirkby Steven. It flows north to the sea in the Solway Firth near …

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52.1 km

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

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Armathwaite Bridge crosses the River Eden south of Carlisle. The river is known for the quality of the Salomon fishing in this stretch.
Armathwaite Castle is visible from the bridge, …

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68.1 km

Eden Valley Lanes North-East of Penrith

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Nice lanes which are a bit flatter than most of the surrounding area. Good opportunity to go a bit faster than usual.

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76.5 km

Hartside Pass Ascent from Melmerby

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Number 77 in the famous 100 Greatest Climbs books - this 5 mile long climb from the Penrith side is always gentle at 5-7% and a decent surface - one of the best climbs in the Lakes/Pennines

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94.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

40.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.3 km

26.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

12°C

7°C

66 %

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A loop of Geltsdale & the Eden Valley from Alston

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Eden Valley

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

Eden Valley Lanes North-East of Penrith

Hartside Pass Ascent from Melmerby

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