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View of Brougham Castle – Langwathby Bridge loop from Appleby

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Appleby-In-Westmorland

View of Brougham Castle – Langwathby Bridge loop from Appleby

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View of Brougham Castle – Langwathby Bridge loop from Appleby

04:59

76.3km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Lake District National Park

North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.6 km

St Lawrence’s Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church set on the other side of a small footbridge over a small stream.

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27.8 km

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

Highlight • Rest Area

33.6 km

Gillriggs Cover

Forest

35.3 km

Ruins of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lake District

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Lovely smooth gravel along the river, lots of picnic and paddle spots if its sunny! Ideal for children and balance bikes too!

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36.3 km

Low Gardens Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Low Gardens Bridge spans the River Lowther at Earl Henry's Drive. It is an old Grade II listed stone arch bridge which has a new steel beam bridge next to it.

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37.0 km

Horseholme Wood

Forest

39.8 km

Trail to Lowther Castle

Highlight • Trail

40.3 km

Brougham Hall

Castle

41.9 km

View of Brougham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque castle ruins that are visible from the M6.

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49.0 km

In the darkness of an early March morning in 1968 the 300 year old stone bridge collapsed leaving a 70m gap.
A "temporary" girder bridge was constructed as a replacement but this has been used ever since.

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53.5 km

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

3rd largest stone circle in England, dates back to the Bronze Age or 5000 years ago!

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76.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.6 km

3.16 km

3.14 km

1.10 km

662 m

552 m

115 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

30.6 km

2.99 km

1.75 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

21°C

11°C

0 %

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View of Brougham Castle – Langwathby Bridge loop from Appleby

St Lawrence’s Church

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

Ruins of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lake District

Low Gardens Bridge

Trail to Lowther Castle

View of Brougham Castle

Langwathby Bridge

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle

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