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North West England

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha – Duddon Valley loop from Millom

Road cycling routes

North West England

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha – Duddon Valley loop from Millom

Moderate

17

riders

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha – Duddon Valley loop from Millom

03:11

61.7km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.4 km

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

Highlight • Structure

You know you've made it when you see this sign!

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2

11.9 km

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha

Highlight • Trail

The Duddon Valley, described as "A Jewel in the Crown of Cumbria", is remote, unspoilt and perhaps the most idyllic valley of the Lake District.

Situated between Coniston and Eskdale, …

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3

14.1 km

River Duddon Near Ulpha

Highlight • Natural

Great place to cool off after a hot walk!

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4

15.9 km

Ulpha Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Post office is open once a week.
Thursday 13:00 - 15:00

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5

16.3 km

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Highlight • Climb

They mean it too!

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16.9 km

Mill Close

Forest

17.5 km

Low Wood

Forest

8

23.1 km

Duddon Valley

Highlight • Natural

The road through Eskdale is very nice to cycle very picturesque and not to much traffic

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9

29.9 km

View of Cockley Beck from Wrynose Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the nicest descents around, the road is laid out ahead of you and feels relatively safe as you coast down to the Duddon Valley. Be careful in the …

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30.9 km

Wrynose Pass

Mountain Pass

11

31.0 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Wrynose Pass 2.5km at 11%. It's a tough climb as you can see it going on forever in front of you. It's a mental game to keep going!

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61.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

12.3 km

224 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

14.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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