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Keswick – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Threlkeld

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Keswick – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Threlkeld

Hard

5.0

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Keswick – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Threlkeld

02:12

32.5km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.58 km for 192 m

After 28.0 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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504 m

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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1.46 km

River Greta

Highlight • Natural

A tributary of the River Derwent, River Greta is a pretty river that flows through Cumbria, passing trough Keswick on its way. Its name comes from the Old Norse "Griota" …

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5.49 km

Garth Wood

Forest

8.72 km

Borrowdale Road along Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running south from Keswick, Borrowdale Road traces the eastern edge of the beautiful Derwent Water. It's a lovely scenic stretch, with views of the lake and mountains, giving it an …

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13.1 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

14.1 km

Grange Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe that always gives a lovely welcome to hikers and cyclists. All of the cakes are made at the cafe, and I'd probably have to say that the scones …

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15.4 km

The Bowder Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some say! If you look through the hole you'll see where The Professor of Adventure buried his gold! Others say if you can unlock the mystery of the Bowder Stone …

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23.9 km

View from Friar's Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Jutting into Derwentwater, Friar's Crag has clear views over Derwent Isle and across Derwentwater. On clear days, you can see across the lake to the National Trust owned property Brandlehow …

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24.7 km

Keswick

Highlight • Settlement

Found a few miles from the banks of Derwentwater Lake, Keswick is one of the most famous towns in the Lake District. Here, you will find a huge number of …

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28.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

The actual purpose of these megalithic standing stones is hotly debated, with many theories being thrown out. There are 38 of them (but do try counting), and some of them …

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32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

2.49 km

1.84 km

1.36 km

557 m

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

4.73 km

975 m

214 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 13 August

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Keswick – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Threlkeld

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

River Greta

Borrowdale Road along Derwent Water

Grange Café

The Bowder Stone

View from Friar's Crag

Keswick

Castlerigg Stone Circle

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