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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

02:40

35.2km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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83 m

Low Lane Footbridge Over the River Lune

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This grassy bridleway crosses the railway and River Lune to take you into Tebay. Prepare to take your panniers off the bike as you tackle the small footbridge, which has steps.

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2.73 km

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

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Locals have pondered over the heart shaped wood for decades. Some believe that it is the site of a World War II plane crash, whilst others believe it was planted …

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4.21 km

Borrowdale Wood

Forest

5.86 km

Borrowdale Valley gravel track

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I rode this after, and during, heavy rain (early Dec '24) so that the track was carrying almost as much water as the beck - made for a very tough …

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11.4 km

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

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Very mixed surface, sometimes chunky, loose gravel, sometimes wet, potholed doubletrack - tough riding

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15.0 km

Shap Summit

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From Kendal this is a 14km climb of some difficulty - never too steep but long and arduous. The descent on the other side (heading North) is magnificent!

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26.5 km

Gravel and Grass Route to Bretherdale Head

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hard going with a loaded bike 🥵 not the worst mind, just watch for the last part as you cross some grass with no visible path

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30.6 km

Orton Scar Café

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Orton Scar cafe is one of the few places in the area where you can eat / drink. Not expensive yet tasty.

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30.8 km

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

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This artisan chocolatier offers an extensive range of delicious chocolate. How could it be otherwise. Lots of fun gift ideas.

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

6.62 km

5.44 km

3.51 km

2.41 km

556 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

10.1 km

10.0 km

373 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

95 %

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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Shap Summit loop from Tebay

Low Lane Footbridge Over the River Lune

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Borrowdale Valley gravel track

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

Shap Summit

Gravel and Grass Route to Bretherdale Head

Orton Scar Café

Chocolate Factory Coffee House

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