Lowther Castle – Bike-Sized Cattle Grid loop from Lowther

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Lowther Castle – Bike-Sized Cattle Grid loop from Lowther

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Lowther Castle – Bike-Sized Cattle Grid loop from Lowther

01:55

7.14km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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352 m

Lowther Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant cafe, gardens, adventure playground, walking and cycling trails.

Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.

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571 m

Old Stone Entrance in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

928 m

Double-track along the River Lowther

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely double track through the woods along side the River Lowther.

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2.51 km

Whale Plantation

Forest

3.16 km

Wooden Bridge Over River Lowther

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely bridge over the river and short muddy clumb. It gets VERY muddy after rain but it doesn't last long!

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4.63 km

Bike-Sized Cattle Grid

Highlight • Cycleway

A really cool little cattlegrid to ride over- the width of a walkers gate, but means you don't have to get off and open the gate!

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4.86 km

River View in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

Lovely spot along the river – could even be a nice paddle spot too, if cattle aren't in the field!

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7.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.02 km

493 m

359 m

303 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

1.39 km

373 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowther Castle – Bike-Sized Cattle Grid loop from Lowther

Lowther Castle

Old Stone Entrance in Lake District National Park

Double-track along the River Lowther

Wooden Bridge Over River Lowther

Bike-Sized Cattle Grid

River View in Lake District National Park

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