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

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

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

02:13

8.65km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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3.56 km

Tib Wood

Forest

4.30 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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4.73 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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7.97 km

Eden Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best viewed from picnic area beside the river nearby.

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8.65 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

3.36 km

1.57 km

241 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

1.78 km

1.58 km

1.57 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 1 August

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

River Eden at Force Mill Weir

Lacy's Caves

Eden Bridge

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