Gelt Viaduct – Train Spotting Location loop from Castle Carrock

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Gelt Viaduct – Train Spotting Location loop from Castle Carrock

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Gelt Viaduct – Train Spotting Location loop from Castle Carrock

02:58

11.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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119 m

The Watson Institute

Highlight • Historical Site

Very close to St. Peter's Church, you'll find this building constructed in 1897 as a public hall, library, and reading room. It is a Grade II listed building.

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2.33 km

Peggy's Wood

Forest

2.87 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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2.99 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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4.16 km

Gelt Wood Stream and Waterfalls

Highlight • River

5.07 km

Rope Swing in the Woods

Highlight • Forest

5.40 km

Water-Carved Holes in Gelt Woods

Highlight • River

As you running, you probably don't have time to stop and admire the nature. Gelt woods is very one of amazing areas near Brampton. Dinamic up and down route is good for cardio.

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5.79 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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