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Gated Road South of Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Sedbergh School

Gated Road South of Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Sedbergh School

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Gated Road South of Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Sedbergh School

03:59

54.3km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Lake District National Park

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Start point

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7.09 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nightmare to climb, a pleasure to descend

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7.49 km

Old Scotch Road Climb – Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Horrendous 17% climb out of Sedbergh up toward Kendal on the Old Scotch Road. A real test.

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9.77 km

Killington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Not much traffic on this road but surface is a bit mixed so keep your eyes open for pot holes!

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11.5 km

Little Bull Coppy

Forest

28.6 km

Gated Road South of Shap

Highlight • Trail

The quieter way to head South from Shap (several gates and a few loose sections, but by and large gorgeous and empty!)

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30.8 km

Breasthigh Road Descent to Borrowdale

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

32.2 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Careful it's loose.

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40.1 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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42.2 km

River Lune Valley Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flowing 53 miles (85 km) through Cumbria and Lancashire, the River Lune passes through quaint villages, roman ruins and patchwork countryside as it meanders from Newbiggin to Plover Scar. The …

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54.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

6.55 km

5.61 km

4.35 km

1.05 km

427 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

16.6 km

11.6 km

596 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

23°C

8°C

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Gated Road South of Shap – Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley loop from Sedbergh School

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Old Scotch Road Climb – Yorkshire Dales National Park

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