Castlerigg Stone Circle – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

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Castlerigg Stone Circle – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

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Castlerigg Stone Circle – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

00:56

13.6km

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.31 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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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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7.32 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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8.51 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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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

4.82 km

1.21 km

804 m

453 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

1.74 km

290 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 3, 2023,Fahrradtour

Very nice bike path on an old railway line in a river valley. Good tarmac. The return journey then takes roads with little traffic past the Castlerigg stone circle.

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