The Woolpack Inn – Boot Village loop from Nethertown

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The Woolpack Inn – Boot Village loop from Nethertown

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The Woolpack Inn – Boot Village loop from Nethertown

03:21

52.9km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.04 km

Woodlands Tea Room & Gift Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Woodlands Tea Room and Gift Shop has earned local renown since its humble beginnings in 1954 when it started as a small shed nestled at the bottom of a garden. …

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20.6 km

Eskdale Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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26.2 km

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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26.6 km

The Woolpack Inn

Highlight • Pub

Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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28.4 km

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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29.0 km

Lancelot Salkeld Porter Memorial at St Catherine’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth the detour down the track to the church of st Catherine's. Inside there's a font decorated with pagan marigold carvings, and the moving memorial at the door.
Don't miss the stepping stones, cross if you dare

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