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Hartside Fell & Moor House Nature Reserve loop from Barnard Castle

Hartside Fell & Moor House Nature Reserve loop from Barnard Castle

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Hartside Fell & Moor House Nature Reserve loop from Barnard Castle

06:41

139km

1,670m

Road cycling

Embark on the Hartside Fell & Moor House Nature Reserve loop from Barnard Castle, a difficult road cycling adventure spanning 86.1 miles (138.5 km) with a significant 5483 feet (1671 metres) of elevation gain. This challenging route typically takes around 6 hours and 41 minutes to complete, demanding very good…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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138 m

Barnard Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Great old market square with sales room in the middle of it. Class preserved and very typical

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54.7 km

Hartside Pass Climb from Alston

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Alston climb to Hartside, good steady climb with beautiful views, can be busy at times.

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58.0 km

Hartside Pass Ascent from Melmerby

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Number 77 in the famous 100 Greatest Climbs books - this 5 mile long climb from the Penrith side is always gentle at 5-7% and a decent surface - one of the best climbs in the Lakes/Pennines

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80.8 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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85.9 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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