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

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

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

02:28

9.09km

130m

Hiking

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: August 4, 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

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

Classic road signpost in Glassonby

Highlight • Monument

9.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

2.06 km

1.25 km

913 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.78 km

1.61 km

546 m

367 m

301 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

17°C

12°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

July 21, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Long Meg and her Daughters en Lacy's Caves Rondwandeling

Beautiful walk! Make sure you wear waterproof shoes, as there are large sections with muddy paths and the risk of wet feet if you misstep.

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February 27, 2025,Loop from Silva Treehouse

Gorgeous walk with lots of interest - Lacy Caves, Force Mill Weir, Long Meg standing stone circle. But.... the footpath along the river bank to Lacy Caves and the weir is officially closed until 23rd July, 2025. We got through but it was a bit of a muddy mess in places. Silva Treehouse thoroughly recommended as accommodation!

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

Lacy's Caves

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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