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Barley Bridge Weir – Brigsteer Park Road loop from Kentrigg

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United Kingdom
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North West England
Cumbria
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Strickland Ketel

Barley Bridge Weir – Brigsteer Park Road loop from Kentrigg

Intermediate

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Barley Bridge Weir – Brigsteer Park Road loop from Kentrigg

03:03

48.5km

440m

Intermediate 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: October 22, 2025

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404 m in total

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A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.85 km

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

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This is where the NCN leaves the A road and follows the lovely gentle lanes into Kendal. There’s a bench to enjoy the views and have snacks.

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2

5.90 km

Hawkshead Shed Café & Bakery

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Great bakery, great coffee - a few seats inside but more outside. Artisan bread, croissant, pastries as well as pies, and sandwiches. Open 07:30-17:00 Monday-Friday; 07:30-17:30 Saturday-Sunday.

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3

5.96 km

Wheelbase Bike Shop & Café

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Great shop. Lots of bikes. Also there is a toilet for customers inside the shop and a tap at the back for washing bikes. All they ask for is a …

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4

6.54 km

Barley Bridge Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A peaceful & pretty weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge.

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5

7.46 km

River Kent Back Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely back lane runs parallel to the River Kent and provides a quiet link between Bowston and Staveley.

It's a scenic and more tranquil alternative to NCN 6 which …

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6

17.3 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

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Through the centre of Kendal town, this section of National Cycle Route 6 is a shared use path alongside the River Kent.

Enjoy this traffic-free path to navigate through the …

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7

21.2 km

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

It’s an energetic climb from either direction- but you’ll get amazing views at the top!

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8

29.1 km

Brigsteer Park Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's a longer climb from north to south, but either way the dappled shade and quiet road makes this a lovely segment. You might even catch sight of deer if you are quiet and lucky.

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9

35.6 km

Mountjoy Wood

Forest

10

37.0 km

Crag Hills

Forest

B

48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

2.97 km

2.44 km

1.30 km

486 m

< 100 m

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Surfaces

27.5 km

20.8 km

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< 100 m

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