River Greta – Keswick Railway Path Tunnel loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

River Greta – Keswick Railway Path Tunnel loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Moderate

4.8

(13)

riders

River Greta – Keswick Railway Path Tunnel loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

03:39

48.9km

870m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 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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338 m

Rough How Wood

Forest

3.29 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

12.2 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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12.8 km

Keswick Railway Path Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Great simple ride (we did Threlkeld to Keswick and return). Easy enough for the youngest, fast enough for the eldest.

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14.7 km

E-Venture Electric Bikes Lake District

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike hire and repair shop

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29.0 km

Whitewater Dash Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb on a mostly good surface. Apart from one section that hits 20%, gradients are manageable. Awesome views all the way up and then more at the top before dropping down to Skiddaw House.

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33.1 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 …

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34.2 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Lovely techy decent coming off from the top, tight switchbacks all on the scree and boulders.

Just watch out for other users on the path — best saved for quieter times.

Awesome!

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34.9 km

Long Scale Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the gate up to the high point on the side of Long Scale. It's long steep and with more than enough techy stuff to keep even the hardiest of riders happy.

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