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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

Moderate

5.0

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25

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

01:38

25.6km

300m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

290 m

Mad Cow Corner

Highlight • Other

Take time to look around and appreciate nature!

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2

2.85 km

The Stag Inn

Highlight • Pub

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

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3

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.

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4

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 …

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5

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 …

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6

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 …

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7

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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8

17.6 km

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 …

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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

3.02 km

351 m

120 m

119 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

11.8 km

158 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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