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Dacre Castle – The Horse and Farrier loop from Stainton

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Dacre Castle – The Horse and Farrier loop from Stainton

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Dacre Castle – The Horse and Farrier loop from Stainton

02:09

7.83km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

Dalemain House

Highlight • Historical Site

Simple cafe in the courtyard of a nice old country house with extensive gardens. Food is basic - soups and sandwiches plus coffee, scones and cake. The ginger cake with the owner's own marmalade topping is especially good!

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4.03 km

Dacre Castle

Highlight • Castle

4.17 km

The Horse and Farrier

Highlight • Pub

Good veggie and meaty options here! You'll need to book for a weekend evening meal

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7.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

1.03 km

757 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.68 km

1.65 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

17°C

53 %

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Dacre Castle – The Horse and Farrier loop from Stainton

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Dacre Castle

The Horse and Farrier

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