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Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground – Kendal Castle loop from Kendal

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Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground – Kendal Castle loop from Kendal

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Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground – Kendal Castle loop from Kendal

01:34

5.26km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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120 m

Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground

Highlight • Historical Site

Abbot Hall is an art gallery and museum sitting by the banks of the River Kent and centrally located in Kendal.

The recreation ground includes an accessible children's play area, …

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137 m

Basecamp Village at Abbot Hall Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Abbot Hall Park is the location of our tented Basecamp Village. It's the heart of our Festival – our social hub where brands bring their stories to life, our stages …

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313 m

River Kent Riverside Path, Kendal

Highlight • River

Just a minute's walk from Kendal's main thoroughfare is the serene River Kent. A stroll along the river is glorious at any time of day, whether you're just looking for …

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704 m

Parr Street Church

Highlight • Bridge

1.45 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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3.87 km

Alphabet Sculpture Trail, Serpentine Woods

Highlight • Structure

Great for kids and big kids.

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4.24 km

Serpentine Wood Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Structure

A gorgeous little pocket of woodland that's just a stroll from Kendal’s town centre. There's a sculpture trail for the little ones and plenty of wildlife to see too. In …

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5.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.31 km

954 m

180 m

168 m

131 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.44 km

1.23 km

630 m

300 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

30°C

16°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

November 17, 2023,Every Body Outdoors walk at Kendal Mountain Festival: Kendal Castle & Serpentine Woods (Plus Size Community Walk)

This was a lovely route with beautiful views across the south eastern lakes!

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Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground – Kendal Castle loop from Kendal

Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground

Basecamp Village at Abbot Hall Park

River Kent Riverside Path, Kendal

Parr Street Church

Kendal Castle

Alphabet Sculpture Trail, Serpentine Woods

Serpentine Wood Sculpture Trail

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