Hartside Summit Descent – Alston Cobbles on Front Street loop from Langwathby

Hartside Summit Descent – Alston Cobbles on Front Street loop from Langwathby

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Hartside Summit Descent – Alston Cobbles on Front Street loop from Langwathby

03:24

61.8km

1,220m

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: August 2, 2026

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After 38.1 km for 80 m

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Train Station

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5.31 km

Turnmoor Head Woods

Forest

6.56 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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14.4 km

Hartside Summit Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

niece decent, if there is not much traffic, nice views on the way down.

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27.6 km

Garrigill to Nenthead Road Climb and Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road between Garragil (343m) in the west and Nenthead (438m) to the east climbs over the col between Flinty Fell and Nunnery Hill to a high point of 591m. …

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29.3 km

Start of Descent into Nenthead

Highlight • Mountain Pass

stunning views in all directions.

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29.6 km

Descent Into Nenthead

Highlight • Trail

Garragil to Nenthead road. Very steep 25% at one point.

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38.1 km

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

Highlight • Structure

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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38.2 km

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

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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46.3 km