Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.2 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

Keswick Road Wood

Forest

18.3 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Reopened in December 2020 following major repair to damage caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015.

Very smooth tarmac suitable for all users but road cyclists and other riders need …

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25.0 km

View from Friar's Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Jutting into Derwentwater, Friar's Crag has clear views over Derwent Isle and across Derwentwater. On clear days, you can see across the lake to the National Trust owned property Brandlehow …

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25.8 km

Keswick

Highlight • Settlement

Found a few miles from the banks of Derwentwater Lake, Keswick is one of the most famous towns in the Lake District. Here, you will find a huge number of …

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28.0 km

Garth Wood

Forest

29.3 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

The actual purpose of these megalithic standing stones is hotly debated, with many theories being thrown out. There are 38 of them (but do try counting), and some of them …

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32.2 km

River Greta

Highlight • Natural

A tributary of the River Derwent, River Greta is a pretty river that flows through Cumbria, passing trough Keswick on its way. Its name comes from the Old Norse "Griota" …

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33.2 km

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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36.4 km

Southerfell Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great on an Ebike due to hilly terrain.

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41.1 km

Mungrisdale Village

Highlight • River

Pretty little village tucked beneath the imposing fells of Blencathra (Saddleback), Bowscale and Carrock. The Caldew and Glenderamakin becks run through - perfect for picnics and paddling.

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

14.2 km

9.23 km

1.53 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

12.8 km

256 m

214 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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