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Great Dun Fell Climb – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Temple Sowerby

Road cycling routes

North West England

Great Dun Fell Climb – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Temple Sowerby

Hard

5.0

(1)

19

riders

Great Dun Fell Climb – Appleby-in-Westmorland loop from Temple Sowerby

02:48

46.3km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.06 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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2

10.6 km

Great Dun Fell Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great Dun Fell is one mighty road climb heading up onto the Pennines and summiting at 2,900 feet (895 m), with an average gradient of 9% ramping up to a …

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3

11.0 km

Great Dun Fell Radar Station

Highlight • Climb

Plenty of climbing in the remaining 5km after that first farm. Take it easy and save yourself.

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4

12.3 km

Sheep Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

5

27.1 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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6

32.8 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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B

46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

9.58 km

2.12 km

Surfaces

24.4 km

21.9 km

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Monday 5 October

12°C

8°C

66 %

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