Things to Do around Mallerstang

Mallerstang offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features more than 20 routes for exploration. These routes have been explored by over 23,000 visitors.

Mallerstang is a valley situated in the eastern part of Cumbria. It is largely incorporated into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The area is defined by a deep, U-shaped glacial valley.

The B6259 road through the Mallerstang valley offers a picturesque route alongside the Settle-Carlisle railway line. This area is part of wider cycling networks like National Route 71. More options are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Mallerstang guide.

Mallerstang provides diverse hiking routes suitable for various ability levels. Options range from easier loops like Tailbridge Hill to challenging ascents such as The Calf Summit. The Hiking around Mallerstang guide details many routes.

Key natural features include the source of the River Eden, Hellgill Force waterfall, and dramatic limestone gorges. The valley is flanked by prominent fells like Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge. Geological formations include glacial moraines and boulder fields.

Mallerstang is home to the ruins of the 12th-century Pendragon Castle, associated with King Arthur's father. Other historical sites include Lammerside Castle and Bronze Age burial grounds known as the Giants Graves. The Settle-Carlisle railway line also runs through the valley.

Mallerstang offers routes suitable for families, including easier hiking options. The Family-friendly hikes around Mallerstang guide provides specific recommendations. The quiet roads are also suitable for touring cyclists.

Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes around Mallerstang, Hiking around Mallerstang, and Running Trails around Mallerstang. Guides for mountain biking, touring cycling, and waterfall hikes are also available.

Routes in Mallerstang have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on over 2,400 individual ratings from users. More than 23,000 visitors have explored routes in the region.

Mallerstang offers a network of paths and bridleways suitable for jogging. Scenic backdrops are available for runners. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Mallerstang guide.

Mallerstang is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The official website for the park is yorkshiredales.org.uk. This website provides general information about the wider area.

The ascent to The Calf Summit in the Howgill Fells offers panoramic views extending to the Yorkshire Three Peaks and the Lake District skyline. Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge also provide expansive views from their summits. The Wild Boar Fell Summit Shelter offers a place to rest with extensive views.

Mallerstang includes sections of long-distance routes such as the Lady Anne's Way and the Pennine Bridleway. For cyclists, the region is also on a short section of National Route 71 (Penrith–Thirsk) and the Walney to Wear & Whitby Cycle Route.