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Appleby-in-Westmorland – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Coupland

Road cycling routes

North West England

Appleby-in-Westmorland – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Coupland

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Appleby-in-Westmorland – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Coupland

05:00

94.2km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 798 m for 286 m

After 93.3 km for 286 m

Waypoints

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4.56 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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33.6 km

Descent from Tan Hill Inn

Highlight • Trail

From Tan Hill all the way down to Barras this is a superb descent on single track roads with breathtaking views

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37.6 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Highlight • Pub

At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is …

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45.9 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the …

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49.2 km

Lead Flue

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51.2 km

Tan Hill Climb from Whaw

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embarking on the Tan Hill climb from Whaw, deep in Arkengarthdale, you’ll immediately tackle steep ramps as the narrow road surges upwards from the valley floor, likely hitting gradients of …

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70.2 km

View of Eden Valley from Barras

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Beautiful view of the Eden Valley

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72.5 km

20% Climb to Barras

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good punchy little climb up toward Barras from the South

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88.5 km

Warcop Training Area

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Make sure the red flag isn't up!!

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94.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.3 km

3.31 km

1.80 km

551 m

318 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

3.31 km

2.35 km

318 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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