Highlight • Monument
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Hiking
4.9
(241)
Cycling
4.9
(82)
Road cycling
5.0
(21)
Running
5.0
(1)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
Mountaineering
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
November 8, 2018
Hiking
There's a 360-degree view from the site so definitely worth admiring.
(Please take your rubbish home with you!)
August 16, 2019
Cycling
Owned by Heritage England, the stone circle is open to visitors during daylight hours. Entrance is free.
August 10, 2021
Hiking
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Nearby routes
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Hike the 5.4-mile Castlehead & Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick for panoramic views of Derwentwater and ancient stone circles.
4.8
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400
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02:39
680m
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Set out on the Around Skiddaw from Caldbeck, a moderate road cycling route that takes you 32.5 miles (52.3 km) through the Lake District. You will climb 2230 feet (680…
5.0
(1)
408
riders
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04:25
1,150m
1,150m
This difficult racebike route, the Blencathra, Castlerigg & Ullswater loop from Penrith, takes you on a comprehensive journey through the northern Lake District. You will cover 56.0 miles (90.1 km)…
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Elevation 270 m
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