Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines
Murton Pike and High Cup Nick loop — North Pennines
4.7
(15)
87
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
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
2.10 km
Murton Pike
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
6.80 km
High Cup Nick
Highlight • Gorge
Tip by
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
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Highest point (650 m)
Lowest point (250 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Thursday 16 July
18°C
8°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
This route was planned by komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free