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Mabbin Road Climb – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Oxenholme Lake District

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Mabbin Road Climb – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Oxenholme Lake District

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Mabbin Road Climb – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Oxenholme Lake District

04:49

74.7km

930m

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: July 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.11 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight • River

Lovely trail into Kendal. Some steep sections where it crosses roads - can also be slippery underfoot with wet leaves, so be careful.

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3.00 km

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

It’s an energetic climb from either direction, but you’ll get amazing views at the top!

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10.3 km

Mabbin Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Enjoy some great views from the top of the Mabbin road climb, over towards the Lakeland fells on a clear day.

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21.4 km

Dalton Woodland Burial Ground

Forest

30.5 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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34.4 km

Tulpot Wood

Forest

35.7 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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60.0 km

Lowgill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Lowgill Viaduct dates to 1859 and is Grade II-listed. The 11-arched bridge is 100 feet (30 m) high and 620 feet (189 m) long.

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60.3 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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74.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.0 km

8.53 km

1.64 km

513 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.9 km

17.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 16 August

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Mabbin Road Climb – Lowgill Viaduct loop from Oxenholme Lake District

Lancaster Canal Trail

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Mabbin Road Climb

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Barbon Beck

Lowgill Viaduct

View of Smardale Gill Viaduct

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