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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

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4.7

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114

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

01:40

6.16km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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577 m

Long Wood

Forest

2.70 km

Gelt Woods

Highlight • Forest

Gelt Woods, near Brampton, is an historic woodland area and RSPB nature reserve. It is a popular destination for walkers and bird-watchers, known for its wildlife and a unique Roman quarry.

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3.25 km

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

Highlight • River

5.33 km

View of the Armathwaite Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This short bit is out of woods uphill and on tarmac. Low traffic but still to be careful

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5.45 km

Gelt Viaduct / Gelt Bridge (also known as Middle Gelt Bridge) is a skew arch railway viaduct Built from 1832. It’s one of the earliest and largest skew bridges in Britain which is a Grade II listed building.

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6.16 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

909 m

448 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

909 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Gelt Woods – Gelt Viaduct loop from Hayton

Gelt Woods

Steps in the Forest

Rope Swing in the Woods

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

View of the Armathwaite Viaduct

Gelt Viaduct

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