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Post Box Pantry – Descent from Murton to Appleby loop from Crackenthorpe

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Post Box Pantry – Descent from Murton to Appleby loop from Crackenthorpe

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Post Box Pantry – Descent from Murton to Appleby loop from Crackenthorpe

01:40

25.6km

340m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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290 m

Mad Cow Corner

Highlight • Other

Take time to look around and appreciate nature!

Tip by

2.85 km

The Stag Inn

Highlight • Pub

nice pub, friendly staff, great beer, real fire 🔥

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2.99 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.

Tip by

8.58 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 river – look out for wild thyme, black bryony and water mint.

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15.6 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 the oldest working English organ in the country.

It was one of many churches and castles restored by Lady Anne Clifford during the 17th century. Her coffin can be found here, along with a memorial.

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16.3 km

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This magnificent castle, standing proud above the Eden Valley, was built at the behest of William II after he had driven the Scots out of Westmorland in 1092. Caesar's Tower is the oldest part of the building, the top of which gives splendid views of the surrounding countryside.

Like so many in the region, the castle was owned by the Cliffords. The great hall once displayed 'the Great Picture', a triptych showing Lady Anne as a teenager on the left, then as an elder on the right, with her family in the middle. The artwork is now on display at the Abbot Hall Gallery and Museum, Kendal.

Tip by

17.2 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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17.6 km

Highlights of Appleby-in-Westmorland

Highlight • Pub

The Cumbrian market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is set in prime walker's country, nestled in the verdant Eden Valley. It is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Lake District only a short drive to the west, the North Pennines AONB to the east and the northern termination of the Yorkshire Dales just a stone's throw south. Early June sees accommodation in short supply, as the famous horse fair take over the town.

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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

3.02 km

351 m

120 m

119 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

11.3 km

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 28 July

20°C

14°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Post Box Pantry – Descent from Murton to Appleby loop from Crackenthorpe

Mad Cow Corner

The Stag Inn

Post Box Pantry

Descent from Murton to Appleby

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Highlights of Appleby-in-Westmorland

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