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North West England

Smardale Lime Kilns – Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Newbiggin on Lune

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North West England

Smardale Lime Kilns – Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Newbiggin on Lune

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Smardale Lime Kilns – Smardale Gill Viaduct loop from Newbiggin on Lune

01:01

9.58km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Guest House

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1

1.81 km

View of Mardale Bridge

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2

2.40 km

Smardale Lime Kilns

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There were two kilns here in the 19th century and related engine house and railway structures, according to Historic England. The connection to the railway is rather - visibly - …

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2.86 km

Smardale Gill Viaduct

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This very impressive viaduct, built in 1861, used to be a part of the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway. It carried coal and coke across the Pennines (apparently over …

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4.26 km

Smardale Viaduct

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A lovely viaduct (not to be confused with Smardale Gill Viaduct). The other one is older and more impressive, but this one is great to look as well! The train …

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5

4.41 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales

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Views across to Eden Valley

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6

4.81 km

Smardale Hall Motte

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A easy walk along the old railway line

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7

6.43 km

Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve

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This is an interesting area for walking and this initiative is actually working on conservation and conservation.

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9.49 km

St. Helen's Chapel Ruins

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Ruin of chapel with nearby St. Helen's Well.

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9.58 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

626 m

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