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North West England

River Brathay – Cathedral Cavern loop from Skelwith

Running trails & routes

North West England

River Brathay – Cathedral Cavern loop from Skelwith

Hard

5.0

(1)

78

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River Brathay – Cathedral Cavern loop from Skelwith

02:15

19.1km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

361 m

Chesters Bakery & Shop

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Bakery and shop open from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

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2

605 m

River Brathay

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The Brathay is a river in North West England. The name comes from the Old Norse and means broad river. The river rises at an elevation of 393 metres above …

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3

1.36 km

Elterwater Lake

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Elter Wate is a small mountain lake near the village of the same name

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4

2.79 km

The Britannia Inn

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Very pleasant inn with spacious terrace. Opening hours: every day from 11:00 to 23:00.

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3.61 km

Sawrey's Wood

Forest

6

5.82 km

Cathedral Cavern

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Cathedral Cavern is a surprisingly impressive chamber that emerges from the woodland just to the south of Little Langdale. At its centre is a massive pillar that supports the cavern …

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7

6.13 km

View of Lake District National Park

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Parking at Tilberthaite

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8

10.6 km

Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

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One of the best views in the Lakes. A terrible surface down though. Take care.

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9

10.7 km

View Down Langdale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

15.0 km

Kidshole Wood

Forest

B

19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

2.97 km

2.21 km

1.55 km

399 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

5.03 km

3.03 km

2.07 km

1.26 km

847 m

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