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View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Urswick Tarn loop from Roose

View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Urswick Tarn loop from Roose

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View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Urswick Tarn loop from Roose

01:52

33.3km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.65 km

Gleaston Water Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe and a blast back in time at the water mill

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10.3 km

Built in the 14th century for John Harrington, Gleaston Castle passed through the hands of various affluent families throughout its history. Eventually, the castle lay disused and fell into disrepair. …

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10.4 km

Gleaston Castle

Highlight • Castle

11.2 km

Mere Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A small rest point between Scales and Gleaston Water Mill. A nice view of a tarn and a bench to sit on.

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16.3 km

Wellhouse Wood

Forest

17.2 km

Roy's Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Best Ice Cream for miles; somewhat of an institution for locals. Dozens of flavour combinations & no daft prices either. You can have a look @ the view too - …

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19.4 km

Birkrigg Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Birkrigg is a beautiful area of limestone landscapes in Cumbria. Its highest point stands at 446 feet (136 m) and offers spectacular views over the surrounding region and coast.

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20.9 km

Urswick Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A pretty tarn in Urswick, Urswick Tarn is a popular spot among locals, especially anglers. The tarn is surrounded by limestone rocks dating back over 300 million years. Because of …

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

1.61 km

535 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

11.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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View of Gleaston Castle Ruins – Urswick Tarn loop from Roose

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Gleaston Water Mill