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Mallerstang
Type:Cycle Route
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN
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Tel01539 822222
About
The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss). You’ll get marvellous views into it as you descend from your highest point across the open fell along a narrow ribbon of tarmac. At the bottom you’ll find the remains of Pendragon Castle built according to legend by Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur. There’s no public access beyond the gate but you get a good look at it (collect a leaflet from the TIC before you set off). If you like, carry on cycling up the dale for a while before heading back to Kirkby Stephen. At the start of the rideyou’re on a short section of National Route 71 (Penrith–Thirsk) and the Walney to Wear & Whitby Cycle Route (20).
Start/finish: Kirkby Stephen TIC in the town centre (free car parking is signed)
Grade: Medium · Hard (all on road)
Facilities
Routes
- Description of route - Kirkby Stephen, Nateby
- Length of route (miles) - 12
Related
Villages and Viaducts, Kirkby StephenThe only ride in this guide with some traffic-free sections, including the shared use dismantled railway route over two viaducts, once part of the coke carrying Stainmore Railway (more details from www.nvt.org.uk).
Eden Rivers, Kirkby StephenCrossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
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