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A loop of Teesdale, Warcop & the cobbles in Alston — North Pennines

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Eden
Warcop

A loop of Teesdale, Warcop & the cobbles in Alston — North Pennines

Hard

4.5

(2)

142

riders

A loop of Teesdale, Warcop & the cobbles in Alston — North Pennines

05:18

111km

1,340m

Road cycling

Embark on a difficult 68.8-mile (110.6 km) racebike loop through the North Pennines, a journey that will take you about 5 hours and 17 minutes. You'll climb 4383 feet (1336 metres) as you traverse wild fells and picturesque valleys, experiencing the dramatic landscapes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 47.7 km for 110 m

After 48.0 km for 83 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.19 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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2

30.2 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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47.7 km

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

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About a 30m section of cobbles is being replaced in front of the market square on Front Street. The council have used a couple of different patterns for a trial …

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4

47.9 km

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

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Good to explore instead of racing through, plenty places for refreshment.
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …

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111 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.6 km

21.5 km

671 m

Surfaces

92.6 km

18.0 km

194 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

13°C

8°C

83 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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