Sizergh Castle Café & Shop – Brigsteer Park Road loop from Oxenholme Lake District

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Sizergh Castle Café & Shop – Brigsteer Park Road loop from Oxenholme Lake District

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Sizergh Castle Café & Shop – Brigsteer Park Road loop from Oxenholme Lake District

02:54

45.9km

520m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.7 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.85 km

Black Earth

Forest

7.56 km

Sizergh Castle Café & Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Don’t go the wrong way round the car park, you get some angry looks 🤦‍♂️

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8.69 km

Brigsteer Park Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's a longer climb from north to south, but either way the dappled shade and quiet road makes this a lovely segment. You might even catch sight of deer if you are quiet and lucky.

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23.8 km

Gilpinpark Plantation

Forest

32.7 km

Barley Bridge Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A peaceful & pretty weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge.

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33.4 km

Hawkshead Shed Café & Bakery (closed)

Highlight • Restaurant

Great bakery, great coffee - a few seats inside but more outside. Artisan bread, croissant, pastries as well as pies, and sandwiches. Open 07:30-17:00 Monday-Friday; 07:30-17:30 Saturday-Sunday.

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33.4 km

Great shop. Lots of bikes. Also there is a toilet for customers inside the shop and a tap at the back for washing bikes. All they ask for is a donation to the local MRT. You can pick up a short hose with spray gun from the shop. They are open 09:00-17:30 Monday-Saturday and 10:00-16:00 Sunday.

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35.4 km

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where the NCN leaves the A road and follows the lovely gentle lanes into Kendal. There’s a bench to enjoy the views and have snacks.

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41.6 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Highlight • Settlement

Through the centre of Kendal town, this section of National Cycle Route 6 is a shared use path alongside the River Kent.

Enjoy this traffic-free path to navigate through the heart of Kendal next to the water and between the beautiful old stone bridges.

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42.4 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The leaves can make it quite slippery under foot and wheels. It’s a great little trail for getting to the outskirts of Kendal without going on the road.

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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