Lonscale Crags Trail – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

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Lonscale Crags Trail – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

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Lonscale Crags Trail – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

02:04

18.1km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.48 km

Lonscale Crags Trail

Highlight • Trail

This famous rocky outcrop lies on a very nice route around Skiddaw or Blencathra, part of the Cumbrian Way. They're very hard to ride on a MTB, probably rated S2 - S3. Good luck!

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8.85 km

View of Derwentwater and Keswick

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

11.4 km

Keswick Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Keswick pump/BMX track is fun for ALL ages.

The track is suitable for riders of all skill levels with the chance for older kids to practice berm corners, step-ups, rollers, …

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13.2 km

Keswick Railway Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

13.4 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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15.0 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice views of the River Greta as it meanders towards Keswick.

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15.3 km

Brundholme Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Recently replaced bridge on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail. The old bridge was damaged beyond repair by Storm Desmond in 2015. Its replacement is actually 20m longer than the original.

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17.7 km

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

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