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

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Appleby-In-Westmorland

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

Moderate

5.0

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

02:02

31.0km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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186 m

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 …

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2.62 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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12.7 km

Scenic View of North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

13.0 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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13.1 km

The Stag Inn

Highlight • Pub

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

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15.7 km

Mad Cow Corner

Highlight • Other

Take time to look around and appreciate nature!

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16.1 km

Long Marton Village

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely little village with a real smorgasbord of house types and styles. In keeping with the region, red sandstone is the mainstay, but there's also a thatched cottage and …

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30.4 km