Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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3.57 km

Garth Wood

Forest

4.80 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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8.80 km

The Horse and Farrier Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Nestled beneath the towering ridges of Blencathra, The Horse and Farrier Inn is a great place for post hike refreshment. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the bar …

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10.6 km

Threlkeld to Keswick Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice pleasant walk from Threlkeld to Keswick and back.

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10.9 km

Rawson's Bridge on the Keswick Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Forms part of a nice gentle walk to / from Keswick

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12.2 km

New White Moss Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice new bridge, and a brilliant view

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13.5 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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13.6 km

Bobbin Mill Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

This is really cool, and well taken care of

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15.5 km

Keswick Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic town of Keswick is arguably the adventure capital of England. Standing proud on the shores of beautiful Derwent Water and surrounded by a magnificent family of hills and …

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.44 km

812 m

379 m

353 m

122 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

3.81 km

1.83 km

1.19 km

342 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 April

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9°C

68 %

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