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Shap Summit – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

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Shap Summit – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

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Shap Summit – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

03:32

45.2km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Shap Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Kendal this is a 14km climb of some difficulty - never too steep but long and arduous. The descent on the other side (heading North) is magnificent!

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15.6 km

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

Highlight • Trail

Very mixed surface, sometimes chunky, loose gravel, sometimes wet, potholed doubletrack - tough riding

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18.0 km

Borrowdale Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route through Borrowdale valley is an absolute gem in either direction. Can get wet n puddly after wet weather. it is such a peaceful valley.

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22.8 km

Borrowdale Wood

Forest

24.3 km

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Locals have pondered over the heart shaped wood for decades. Some believe that it is the site of a World War II plane crash, whilst others believe it was planted …

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24.7 km

View of the River Wye from Roundtwaite

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.1 km

Gravel and Grass Route to Bretherdale Head

Highlight • Trail

hard going with a loaded bike 🥵 not the worst mind, just watch for the last part as you cross some grass with no visible path

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32.2 km

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

Highlight • Restaurant

This artisan chocolatier offers an extensive range of delicious chocolate. How could it be otherwise. Lots of fun gift ideas.

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32.4 km

Orton Scar Café

Highlight • Cafe

Orton Scar cafe is one of the few places in the area where you can eat / drink. Not expensive yet tasty.

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

10.0 km

6.30 km

6.16 km

4.67 km

648 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

14.7 km

13.5 km

743 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

17°C

13°C

74 %

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Shap Summit – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Shap

Shap Summit

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

Borrowdale Valley Trail

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

View of the River Wye from Roundtwaite

Gravel and Grass Route to Bretherdale Head

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

Orton Scar Café

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