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Descent from Murton to Appleby – Post Box Pantry loop from Great Ormside

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Descent from Murton to Appleby – Post Box Pantry loop from Great Ormside

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Descent from Murton to Appleby – Post Box Pantry loop from Great Ormside

01:47

29.5km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.5 km for 82 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.12 km

Descent from Murton to Appleby

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long gradual descent from Murton to Appleby. The road follows the Hilton Beck stream as it meanders down the hill. Many wild flowers grow on the banks of the …

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13.2 km

Post Box Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local café serving breakfast, drinks, sandwiches, cakes and snacks.
Open Mon to Fri 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursdays.
Open Sat and Sun 10:00 -17:00.

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13.4 km

The Stag Inn

Highlight • Pub

nice pub, friendly staff, great beer, real fire 🔥

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18.3 km

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet, quite flat roads between the Lake District to the West and the Pennines to the East with beautiful views of both.

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26.4 km

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Highlight • Cafe

Great base for climbing Great Dun Fell with great cafes for recovery after you have done the climb, picturesque little town as well.

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26.6 km

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Highlight • Historical Site

With origins in the 12th century, St Lawrence's Church in Appleby is a marvellous building. The organ is of particular note. A gift from Carlisle Cathedral in 1683, it is …

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27.3 km

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This magnificent castle, standing proud above the Eden Valley, was built at the behest of William II after he had driven the Scots out of Westmorland in 1092. Caesar's Tower …

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27.6 km

Jubilee Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

the jubilee bridge crosses the river eden and i just a foot bridge with steps at eather side

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

187 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

11.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

10°C

86 %

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Descent from Murton to Appleby – Post Box Pantry loop from Great Ormside

Descent from Murton to Appleby

Post Box Pantry

The Stag Inn

Scenic Road Between Dufton and Milburn

Appleby-in-Westmorland

St Lawrence's Church, Appleby

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Jubilee Bridge

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