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Penrith Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith (North Lakes)

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Penrith Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith (North Lakes)

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Penrith Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith (North Lakes)

04:56

18.6km

180m

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: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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284 m

Penrith Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A ruined medieval castle in Penrith, Penrith Castle has witnessed many turbulent eras of British history. Built between 1399 and 1470 to defend against Scottish raids, the castle passed between …

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1.95 km

Eamont Way Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

a bit boggy in places but easy to follow paths

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8.85 km

St. Paul's Church

Highlight • Other

9.03 km

View of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Pooley Bridge occupies an enviable position at the north eastern tip of Ullswater, where the River Eamont begins its journey to join to River Eden. The village is very popular …

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9.29 km

Granny Dowbekin's Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

great food and drinks. seating inside and outside too. outside gives a great view of the river

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9.34 km

Pooley Bridge (2020)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pooley Bridge got a new bridge on 23rd October 2020! The new bridge is 128ft (39 m) in length and replaces the 18th-century stone bridge that was destroyed during Storm …

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9.51 km

Pooley Bridge History and Replacement Information

Highlight • Monument

Information sign about the bridge and why this has to be built.

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13.3 km

Fab's Fabulous Milk

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop off for fresh Milk, tea and coffee and even Wagu beef for a bbq later! Cashless self serve machines. Amazing fresh milkshakes! Just like the old Milk Bars

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18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.01 km

2.01 km

1.97 km

956 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

4.58 km

2.55 km

2.29 km

1.76 km

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 9 June

13°C

5°C

61 %

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Penrith Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith (North Lakes)

Penrith Castle

Eamont Way Railway Tunnel

St. Paul's Church

View of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge

Granny Dowbekin's Tea Room

Pooley Bridge (2020)

Pooley Bridge History and Replacement Information

Fab's Fabulous Milk

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