Eskdale Mill – Brat's Hill Stone Circle loop from Boot

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Eskdale Mill – Brat's Hill Stone Circle loop from Boot

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Eskdale Mill – Brat's Hill Stone Circle loop from Boot

01:18

13.5km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 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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520 m

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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587 m

Eskdale Mill

Highlight • Structure

Eskdale Mill is a historic watermill dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest working watermills in the Lake District. The mill has now been restored …

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1.98 km

Brat's Hill Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

One of many sets of stone circles across the UK. These are the only ones im aware of in the lakes.

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7.69 km

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Highlight • Trail

Known locally as La’al Ratty, The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway linking the coastal village of Ravenglass to the Lake District National Park. La’al Ratty …

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10.1 km

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic spot for a picnic and a swim in the river Esk.

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11.1 km

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Great brideway, lovely views at the top then in May amazing bluebells lower down.

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13.0 km

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

epic swimspot. I wouldn't recommend jumping off the bridge, it's not quite deep enough. I have seen it done but don't try it yourself!

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13.1 km

Packhorse Bridge Wild Swimming Spot on the River Esk

Highlight • River

To the west of the cute packhorse bridge over the River Esk is an excellent wild swimming spot. It is not recommended to jump from the rocks or the bridge …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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