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Knapside Hill Cairn – Melmerby Fell loop from Melmerby

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Knapside Hill Cairn – Melmerby Fell loop from Melmerby

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Knapside Hill Cairn – Melmerby Fell loop from Melmerby

01:43

13.0km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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78 m

The Village Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Great breakfasts, good coffee and a lovely place to sit outside in the Morning Sunshine

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5.15 km

Knapside Hill Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled between Fiend's Fell and Melmbery Fell is Knapside Hill. It has a nice cairn, and stone wall. It's a good spot to have a rest break, and there are …

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5.92 km

Melmerby Fell

Highlight • Summit

Melmerby Fell at 709 metres is another UK designated Nuttall. A nice walk is to take in Fiend's Fell and Melmerby Fell together in a loop from Hartside Pass. Fiend's …

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

2.25 km

2.24 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

4.98 km

1.72 km

683 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Knapside Hill Cairn – Melmerby Fell loop from Melmerby

The Village Bakery

Knapside Hill Cairn

Melmerby Fell

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