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Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Borrowdale Valley gravel track loop from Borrowdale Wood

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North West England

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Borrowdale Valley gravel track loop from Borrowdale Wood

Moderate

4.8

(4)

20

hikers

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley – Borrowdale Valley gravel track loop from Borrowdale Wood

03:22

11.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.23 km

Brockholes Wood

Forest

2

3.32 km

Tebay Gorge and Lune Fault Line

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the early stages of the Lune

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3

3.66 km

Heart-Shaped Wood, Lune Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

5.44 km

Valley Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Good path up the valley

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5

6.21 km

Streamside Rest Spot

Highlight • River

6

7.86 km

View Over Borrowdale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

9.31 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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8

11.0 km

Stone Bridge in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Structure

9

11.7 km

Parking Area on Rural Road, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Parking

Ample room to park. Free

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B

11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.88 km

1.33 km

1.01 km

564 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

2.78 km

2.22 km

1.52 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 25 June

29°C

16°C

55 %

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