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Eden Rivers
Type:Cycle Route
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN
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Tel01539 822222
About
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride. Rebuilt by the Normans on the site of a Roman Fort which guarded the strategic Stainmore pass, Brough like other castles in the area was restored Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century. Only one steep uphill gradient and becomes progressively easier. Partly on National Route 71 and the Walney to Wear & Whitby Cycle Route (20) either side of Kirkby Stephen.Start/finish: Kirkby Stephen TIC in the town centre (free car parking is signed)
Grade: Medium · Moderate (all on road)
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Routes
- Description of route - Kirkby Stephen, Winton, Church Brough, Brough
- Length of route (miles) - 16
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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