Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Cumbria, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 26.3 mi (42.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,375 ft (724 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 1,434 ft (437 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Low Cross 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Appleby Tourist Information Centre 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Toilets: Market Arcade Appleby 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Attraction: St Anne's Hospital 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Shelter 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Peak: Trickle Banks 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Peak: Wyber Hill 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Peak: Castle Hill 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Platelayers Hut 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Devil's Grinding Mill 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Pennine View Park 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from start
- Peak: Gallows Hill 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from start
- Peak: Round Hill 21 mi (33.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Pendragon Castle 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from start
- Peak: Howe Top 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from start
- Historic site: lime kiln 25 mi (40.2 km) from start
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Questions about Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)
How long is Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 2,375 ft (724 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,434 ft (437 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
Parking at the start, Fee. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
Drinking water on the way at 18.3 mi (29.5 km), 18.3 mi (29.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.7 mi (1.2 km), 18.4 mi (29.6 km), 18.4 mi (29.6 km).
Is Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) shaded?
Partly shaded (34% under trees).
What can you do on Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
The Steakhouse, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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