Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.63 km

Tib Wood

Forest

2.99 km

Lacy's Caves

Highlight • Structure

18th-century caves commissioned by Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Lacy were once used for entertaining guests. They're now a fantastic stop and interesting point of interest along the River Eden.

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3.41 km

River Eden at Force Mill Weir

Highlight • Natural Monument

The River Eden path passes opposite Force Mill and the old weir. The mill and mill buildings are now pretty holiday cottages.

Upstream, a short distance, is the railway viaduct.

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3.69 km

View of the Railway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.72 km

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

3rd largest stone circle in England, dates back to the Bronze Age or 5000 years ago!

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6.73 km

Long Meg and Her Daughters

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.02 km

Classic road signpost in Glassonby

Highlight • Monument

9.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

2.15 km

913 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.86 km

2.45 km

367 m

257 m

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 April

12°C

3°C

43 %

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Lacy's Caves – River Eden at Force Mill Weir loop from Glassonby

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River Eden at Force Mill Weir

View of the Railway Bridge

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle

Long Meg and Her Daughters

Classic road signpost in Glassonby

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