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North West England

Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines

Moderate

4.6

(20)

102

hikers

Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines

04:46

15.8km

490m

Hiking

The Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop offers a rewarding hike through dramatic landscapes in the North Pennines. You will encounter varied terrain, from well-maintained paths to stony tracks and boulder fields, especially as you approach High Cup Nick. This spectacular U-shaped glaciated valley, often called "England's Grand Canyon,"…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.10 km

Murton Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

This conical hill is located right on the edge of the North Pennines AONB and serves as a great spot to climb if you're looking for a quick ascent or …

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2

6.80 km

High Cup Nick

Highlight • Gorge

High Cup Nick is the best example of a glaciated u-shaped valley in Northern England. Situated high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, …

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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

3.79 km

3.32 km

2.24 km

2.04 km

463 m

Surfaces

8.67 km

3.52 km

2.66 km

247 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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