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Gunnerside Stone Bridge – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Low Row

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Gunnerside Stone Bridge – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Low Row

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Gunnerside Stone Bridge – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Low Row

01:55

19.8km

450m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.1 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.14 km

Gunnerside Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in the early 1830s as a way of providing employment for the people affected by the depression in the lead mining industry. The bridge was washed away in and rebuilt.

It carries the B6270 over the river Swale.

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4.69 km

Gunnerside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Enjoy the descent into Gunnerside followed by tea and scones. Cards and Cash accepted outdoor seating so you can keep an eye on your bikes!

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8.36 km

Ivelet Loop

Highlight • Natural

8.74 km

Blind Beck

Highlight • River

Some great industrial heritage around here but don't expect the paths to be as good as the views. They sort of stop.
Blind beck wasn't too full to get across with the bikes, though.

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10.1 km

Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The old smelting ruins at Blakethwaite are full of character and are a fascinating place to explore. The area was a site of intensive lead mining in the 18th and …

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10.6 km

Blakethwaite Mine

Ruins

12.3 km

Gunnerside Gill Downhill Rock Trail

Highlight • Trail

15.2 km

Hard Level Force Waterfall

Highlight • River

This small but beautiful waterfall is nestled into the landscape, hidden from the beaten track. As it requires a fair trek to get to, you'll often have it all to yourself.

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18.0 km

Surrender Bridge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short steep climb up to Surrender Bridge. The road is beautiful and there are almost no cars.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

5.23 km

2.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.84 km

2.38 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

22°C

8°C

12 %

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Gunnerside Stone Bridge – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Low Row

Gunnerside Stone Bridge

Gunnerside Tea Room

Ivelet Loop

Blind Beck

Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins

Gunnerside Gill Downhill Rock Trail

Hard Level Force Waterfall

Surrender Bridge Climb

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