High Cup Nick North Pennines Mtb route
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🏁 From Cow Green Reservoir in Upper Teesdale valley to High Cup Nick in Cumbria (55m from Penrith, 1h 10m from Newcastle)
↔️ 15 miles, 3h time in saddle
📍 Situated on the border between County Durham and Cumbria, this remote Mtb destination is definitely worth the visit. Starting at a stunning reservoir, this XC route takes us in serene countryside to the beautiful views of the best glaciated valley in Northern England, High Cup Nick.
🅿️ There's free parking (see meeting location)
❄️ In winter, we're checking the forecast 3-4 days before the event to make sure conditions will be safe to ride.
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🚴♂️ Want to do more rides? See the Mtb/Off-Road calendar
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📣 From the area? Join the Mountain Bikers up North WhatsApp group
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IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.
Photo Credits: Taken by Henry. OutdoorLads have permission to use these photos.
What to bring
✅ We're checking every participant's kit on the day. Therefore it's important that you bring all the below items, to avoid disappointment.
- A high quality, well maintained mountain bike
- Having performed an M check on your bike a week before the event (to give yourself a chance to sort any repairs if needed)
- A good quality helmet, ideally a full face helmet
- Knee pads, and gloves are highly recommended
- Different layers of clothing so you can adjust as the day goes on and you don't run too hot or cold
- Optionally, elbow pads if you want to push yourself safely
- Spares for your bike, i.e. spare inner tube, maybe a spare chain
- Changes of clothes, change of gloves, waterproofs – whatever you need to stay comfortable given the forecast
Not sure about something? Just message the organiser.
Food & drink
Bring at least 1.5l of water, and substantial amounts of food and snacks. We'll be burning it all off. 😉