Castlerigg Stone Circle – River Greta loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Castlerigg Stone Circle – River Greta loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Moderate

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Castlerigg Stone Circle – River Greta loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

01:03

22.1km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.40 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.49 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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10.9 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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12.5 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice views of the River Greta as it meanders towards Keswick.

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13.5 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Very smooth surface but has a tendency to get busy with walkers and other cyclists. Watch it in wet and icy conditions, the surface is almost too smooth. Use your bell to warn other trail users and take it easy!

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13.8 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Cutting

Highlight • Trail

This section of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path is particularly impressive, as the route runs through a cutting with steep sides cut into the mudstone and siltstones of the Kirk Stile Formation.

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15.2 km

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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