St Andrew's Church – Barbon Beck loop from Burneside

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St Andrew's Church – Barbon Beck loop from Burneside

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St Andrew's Church – Barbon Beck loop from Burneside

04:51

72.7km

1,060m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

It's fast and narrow, so keen braking is a must. At the golden hour of sunset the viaduct looks awesome!

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22.0 km

St Andrew's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Although no church was recorded in the Domesday Book, it is generally accepted that the building dates from 1130 and was subsequently enlarged adopting its present shape in 1350 when …

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32.8 km

Barbon Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stunning stretch of road along Barbondale linking Gawthrop with Barbon below the high fells of Calf Top and Castle Knott.

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39.7 km

The Churchmouse at Barbon

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cycling friendly cafe that features in the More 4 TV series on life in the Dales. Great Bistro at weekends too!

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41.3 km

Klondyke Wood

Forest

46.0 km

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kirkby Lonsdale is a pretty little town often missed by the public as they skirt it on the A65. Lots of little shops and cafes around the market place and welcoming of bike riders. Well worth a break.

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48.0 km

Lodge Wood

Forest

68.2 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Highlight • Settlement

Through the centre of Kendal town, this section of National Cycle Route 6 is a shared use path alongside the River Kent.

Enjoy this traffic-free path to navigate through the …

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69.5 km

Romney Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

In 1907, a suspension footbridge was erected at the southern edge of town, capping Romney Road.

Originally facilitating the commute for workers residing on the west bank of the river …

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