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Kendal Castle, The Helm & the River Kent loop from Kendal

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Kendal Castle, The Helm & the River Kent loop from Kendal

Moderate

5.0

(10)

40

hikers

Kendal Castle, The Helm & the River Kent loop from Kendal

04:23

16.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.14 km

Kendal Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Kendal Castle's romantic ruins sit high on a gentle hill above the market town, boasting stupendous views of both the town and beyond to the tumultuous Lakeland skyline.

Built at …

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2

6.01 km

Station Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

The Station Inn is an excellent country pub that serves great food. It's located a short walk from Oxenholme station and perfectly situated at the start of walking routes onto …

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3

7.42 km

The Helm Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Helm may be diminutive by Lakeland standards, rising to a modest 607 feet (185 m), but what it lacks in height it makes up for with character. This flat-topped …

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4

14.6 km

Kendal Parish Church (Holy Trinity Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

Kendal Parish Church is a Grade I-listed building and a fine sight to behold alongside the River Kent. Inside, the church is spacious and light, due to its large windows. …

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B

16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

3.19 km

1.60 km

1.09 km

670 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

5.44 km

2.21 km

1.15 km

1.01 km

594 m

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