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Dangerous Ford and Footbridge – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Morland

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North West England

Dangerous Ford and Footbridge – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Morland

Moderate

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Dangerous Ford and Footbridge – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Morland

02:00

37.9km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camper Parking

1

759 m

Morland Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Remote and unspoilt, the pretty village of Morland lies nestled in the Vale of Lyvennet. The Morland Beck runs through its heart, while the Saxon church of St Lawrence is a highlight to visit.

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2

787 m

Mill Yard Cafe

Highlight • Other

3

3.57 km

Dangerous Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • Climb

This ford is passable on foot over the foot bridge but if you're heading East get a very easy gear set before you try and climb the steep hill on the opposite side!

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4

4.89 km

Coffee Bar Trailer

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Great food and drinks. Takes card and cash payments.

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5

14.5 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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6

15.2 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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7

15.4 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

23.5 km

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, quite flat roads between the Lake District to the West and the Pennines to the East with beautiful views of both.

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B

37.9 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

626 m

395 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

18.5 km

306 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Monday 12 October

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7°C

27 %

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