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Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

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Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

02:48

54.2km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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5.95 km

Station Climb, Armathwaite

Highlight • Climb

One the many climbs out of Armathwaite Village. In my opinion it’s the best as the climb gives an extra little punch at the top with some false flat.

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6.34 km

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

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Armathwaite Bridge crosses the River Eden south of Carlisle. The river is known for the quality of the Salomon fishing in this stretch.
Armathwaite Castle is visible from the bridge, …

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16.1 km

Right Turn

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17.3 km

Castle Carrock

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Castle Carrock (please dance), fancy a dance here is the spot. Duke of Cumberland in the village if you need refreshment before you dance. 😁

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24.2 km

Newbiggin Book Shed

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Excellent little shed in Newbiggin full of books, and provides excellent shelter if you’ve got a puncture to fix!

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33.0 km

North Lakes Lanes

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The beautiful Lanes of Northern Cumbria and the Eden Valley

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37.0 km

Kirkoswald Village Centre

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Kirkoswald means the "Church of St Oswald" who was the king of Northumbria.
Now this pretty little market town is a nice stop in the Eden Valley.
The Crown Inn …

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54.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

633 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

23.0 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 25 May

25°C

14°C

36 %

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Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

Station Climb, Armathwaite

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

Right Turn

Castle Carrock

Newbiggin Book Shed

North Lakes Lanes

Kirkoswald Village Centre

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