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View of Derwent Water – River Greta loop from Cumbria

Road cycling routes

North West England

View of Derwent Water – River Greta loop from Cumbria

Moderate

5.0

(1)

27

riders

View of Derwent Water – River Greta loop from Cumbria

02:44

53.1km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.6 km for 87 m

After 32.9 km for 111 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.15 km

Roman Camp

Archaeological Site

2

12.1 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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3

12.9 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful scenery along the way. Highly recommended. But can be busy.

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4

19.3 km

Borrowdale Road Along Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Running south from Keswick, Borrowdale Road traces the eastern edge of the beautiful Derwent Water. It's a lovely scenic stretch, with views of the lake and mountains, giving it an …

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24.8 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

25.9 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

7

28.3 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a stunning, quiet lane running from Hawes End to the Grange, going past Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve, overlooking Derwent Water. This is pristine Lake District scenery with …

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8

38.2 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

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

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9

39.2 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Very smooth surface but has a tendency to get busy with walkers and other cyclists. Watch it in wet and icy conditions, the surface is almost too smooth. Use your bell to warn other trail users and take it easy!

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B

53.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

16.2 km

8.99 km

890 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

14.5 km

141 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

9°C

2°C

27 %

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