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Thirlmere Balcony Road – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

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Thirlmere Balcony Road – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

01:31

29.2km

340m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.2 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.75 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Lake

the road on the eastern side of thirlmere is closed and may remain closed . a decision is expected in early 2024. so forget this ride

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10.5 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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11.7 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Thirlmere is a quiet picturesque location off the beaten track. From this car park there are lovely walks along the shore of the lake. Even if you just drive along …

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17.8 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Lake

Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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17.9 km

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Over a century ago, a large dam at the valley's northern end submerged two small lakes and a hamlet, forming Thirlmere Reservoir - a stunning spot for cycling.

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20.3 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

23.8 km

View of Blencathra

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Extremely quiet road with amazing views of Blencathra. A good route for keeping you off either the A66 and the A591 as much as possible.

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27.3 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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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

5.79 km

1.00 km

549 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

11.9 km

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Thirlmere Balcony Road – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Keswick

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Thirlmere Reservoir

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

View of Blencathra

Castlerigg Stone Circle

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