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Kendal Castle – Castle Steps loop from Kendal

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Kendal Castle – Castle Steps loop from Kendal

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Kendal Castle – Castle Steps loop from Kendal

01:04

3.86km

60m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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691 m

The Cross Deck Café

Highlight • Cafe

Biker, Cycle and dog friendly family run cafe with a history of 70+yrs continual business. New proprietor's for the '24 summer season and they're cool AF 😎. Stones, Zeppelin, new …

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873 m

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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1.07 km

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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1.51 km

Parr Street Church

Highlight • Bridge

2.16 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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2.39 km

Castle Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Make sure to hang onto the handrail when it's wet. The stone cobbles get very very slippery!!

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3.10 km

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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3.12 km

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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3.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

1.36 km

372 m

280 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

949 m

478 m

340 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

23°C

14°C

41 %

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Kendal Castle – Castle Steps loop from Kendal

The Cross Deck Café

Kendal Parish Church (Holy Trinity Church)

River Kent Riverside Path, Kendal

Parr Street Church

Kendal Castle

Castle Steps

Basecamp Village at Abbot Hall Park

Abbot Hall and Recreation Ground

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