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Castlerigg Stone Circle – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

Moderate

4.7

(23)

369

riders

Castlerigg Stone Circle – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

00:58

13.7km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.31 km for 189 m

After 6.53 km for 152 m

After 6.88 km for 189 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

461 m

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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2

3.40 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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4.63 km

Garth Wood

Forest

4

7.39 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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5

8.59 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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B

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

4.57 km

1.62 km

814 m

342 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

1.77 km

375 m

305 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 15 May

11°C

1°C

89 %

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