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Keswick Railway Station – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

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Keswick Railway Station – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

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Keswick Railway Station – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

01:41

5.91km

130m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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147 m

Keswick railway station was on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway between Penrith and Cockermouth in Cumberland, England. It served the town of Keswick and accommodated the offices of the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway Company

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1.02 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Bridge

Highlight • Trail

5 years after storm Desmond in 2015, the railway path from Keswick to threlkeld has been restored. Full tarmac surface all the way. Easy access for all. Ideal for walkers and cyclists

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2.54 km

Bramblewick Bench on Eleven Trees Road

Highlight • Rest Area

3.05 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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5.70 km

Fitz Park Bowling Green

Highlight • Structure

Relax on the way back. A place for ice cream, coffee and watching (or doing) sports. Lots of benches!

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5.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

2.67 km

200 m

189 m

128 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

1.37 km

446 m

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

26°C

18°C

28 %

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Keswick Railway Station – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

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