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Gated Road South of Shap – Borrowdale Valley gravel track loop from Tebay

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North West England

Gated Road South of Shap – Borrowdale Valley gravel track loop from Tebay

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Gated Road South of Shap – Borrowdale Valley gravel track loop from Tebay

02:50

30.2km

890m

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: October 8, 2026

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After 7.38 km for 2.02 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

732 m

Low Lane Footbridge Over the River Lune

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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

10.7 km

Bridleway Near Ashstead Plantation

Highlight • Trail

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

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3

12.2 km

Gated Road South of Shap

Highlight • Trail

The quieter way to head South from Shap (several gates and a few loose sections, but by and large gorgeous and empty!)

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4

15.2 km

Blind Lane

Highlight • Trail

5

17.4 km

Narrow Road Through Lake District Countryside

Highlight • Trail

6

20.0 km

Bridleway Near Communication Tower, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

7

20.0 km

Rocky Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

8

22.1 km

Borrowdale Valley gravel track

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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B

30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

6.43 km

6.17 km

4.20 km

630 m

578 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

9.12 km

7.90 km

610 m

289 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

9°C

3°C

29 %

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