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Carved Faces Bay – Armathwaite Castle loop from Armathwaite

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Carved Faces Bay – Armathwaite Castle loop from Armathwaite

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Carved Faces Bay – Armathwaite Castle loop from Armathwaite

01:35

5.88km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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173 m

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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, a Pele Tower that was converted to a country house in 1752.

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1.45 km

Vista – Eden Benchmark Sculpture by Graeme Mitcheson

Highlight • Monument

Vista is one of ten stone artwork pieces commissioned to celebrate the millennium. They are located along the length of the Eden from its source near Mallerstang to its union with the Solway at Rockcliffe. Vista shows carvings of boots, clothing and a backpack symbolic of a scene where someone has stripped off for a dip in the Eden. Easily found on the forest path through Coombes Wood.

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2.00 km

Coombs Wood

Forest

4.75 km

Carved Faces Bay

Highlight • Structure

The bay can only be reached when river levels are very low unless you abseil. A riverside path from the downstream weir or a scramble down followed by a tentative rock hug on a slippery slab will get you to the bay. There are 5 faces, a fish and a scripture awaiting. Well worth the effort.

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5.38 km

Armathwaite Castle

Highlight • Castle

5.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

1.15 km

521 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

934 m

433 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Carved Faces Bay – Armathwaite Castle loop from Armathwaite

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

Vista – Eden Benchmark Sculpture by Graeme Mitcheson

Carved Faces Bay

Armathwaite Castle

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