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

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

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

02:55

46.8km

440m

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 28, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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7.60 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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12.7 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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18.2 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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25.0 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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25.2 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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25.9 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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32.3 km

Bolton Show Field

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Village fate

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36.7 km

An attractive crossing built of mellow red sandstone, Ousenstand Bridge crosses the Eden just to the south of Temple Sowerby. It is crossed on the long-distance Lady Anne's Way, which journeys from Skipton Castle to Penrith.

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46.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

28.9 km

17.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

23°C

11°C

17 %

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

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

Post Box Pantry

Descent from Murton to Appleby

Appleby-in-Westmorland

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Bolton Show Field

Ousenstand Bridge

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