National Cycle Route 71
This signed Sustrans Cycle Route runs from Whitehaven to Kirby Knowle in Yorkshire.
Starting on the Cumbrian coast you head east to Penrith, passing through some beautiful Lake District scenery. You continue to Appleby-in-Westmorland before entering the Yorkshire Dales National Park. You'll pass Bedale and Northallerton before finishing at Kirby Knowle where the route links with National Cycle Route 65.
Route highlights include a lovely traffic free section along the Keswick Railway Path in the Lake District.
There is an alternative start point from Workington just north of Whitehaven.
See the list below for manageable day rides along the route. Scroll down further for the gpx file.
Cycle Routes along National Cycle Route 71
- Whitehaven to Penrith - Starting on the West coast of Cumbria follow the C2C National Cycle route from Whitehaven to Penrith in the Lake District
- Penrith to Appleby-In-Westmorland - Ride along National Cycle route 71 through Cumbria and enjoy some incredible scenery
- Northallerton to Appleby-In-Westmorland - This long but rewarding ride follows National Cycle route 71 through the Yorkshire Dales and into Cumbria
- Cockermouth to Workington - Starting in Cockermouth head west to the coast along National Cycle route 71
- Reivers Route - This signed Sustrans Route crosses the country from Whitehaven on the west coast to Tynemouth on the east coast.
- Northallerton to Leyburn - Follow National Cycle route 71 through the Yorkshire Dales on this picturesque ride
- Keswick Railway Path - Enjoy an easy cycle or walk along the Keswick Railway Path in the Lake District National Park
National Cycle Route 71 Ordnance Survey Map 
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National Cycle Route 71 Open Street Map 
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National Cycle Route 71 OS Map 
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National Cycle Route 71 Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The route links up with the epic W2W Cycle Route - NCN 70 at Tan Hill. The long distance ride runs from coast to coast from Walney Island in Cumbria to Wearmouth in Sunderland.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
West Pier, Whitehaven
Gate on National cycle route 71 at Wythop in Allerdale, Cumbria.
Bridge over the River Greta on the Keswick Railway Path
Loweswater. You'll pass along this stunning lake in the Lake District.
Penrith Castle
The north end of Boroughgate, Appleby in Westmorland
Market Street, Kirkby Stephen
Kirby Knowle