Cross the bridge from the centre of Cockermouth to the north side of the town to walk the trails along the river bank. This river (and the River Cocker which also runs through the town) burst their banks in 2009, with flood water rising to 8ft deep through town, devastating homes and local businesses.

Ian Baines

August 15, 2024

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This is the only road bridge crossing the River Derwent in Cockermouth.
This bridge, known as Gote Bridge and built in 1822 carries the A5086 between Cockermouth and Papcastle. It survived the three recent floods in The town.
There is also one footbridge just 200m upstream.

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1. Wordsworth House and Garden – The Lakeland Shepherd Monument loop from Cockermouth

10.1km

02:36

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Millers Bridge (Cockermouth) – Wordsworth House and Garden loop from Broughton

11.3km

02:56

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The River Cocker in Cockermouth – Millers Bridge (Cockermouth) loop from Cockermouth

14.7km

04:05

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Cockermouth, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Gote Bridge over the River Derwent

1. Wordsworth House and Garden – The Lakeland Shepherd Monument loop from Cockermouth

2. Millers Bridge (Cockermouth) – Wordsworth House and Garden loop from Broughton

3. The River Cocker in Cockermouth – Millers Bridge (Cockermouth) loop from Cockermouth

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