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Skiddaw House Hostel – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Eden
Threlkeld

Skiddaw House Hostel – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

Hard

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Skiddaw House Hostel – Keswick loop from Threlkeld

02:45

36.3km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 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 23.3 km for 291 m

After 30.0 km for 85 m

After 30.4 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.66 km

View of the Lake District from Blease Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep road climb out of threlkeld - opens up into some stunning views

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2

6.25 km

Lovely techy decent coming off from the top, tight switchbacks all on the scree and boulders.

Just watch out for other users on the path — best saved for quieter times.

Awesome!

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3

7.39 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

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Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 …

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4

9.33 km

Whitewater Dash Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb on a mostly good surface. Apart from one section that hits 20%, gradients are manageable. Awesome views all the way up and then more at the top before dropping down to Skiddaw House.

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19.5 km

Brackenplatt Wood

Forest

26.9 km

Bruntholm Wood

Forest

7

30.2 km

Keswick

Highlight • Settlement

Found a few miles from the banks of Derwentwater Lake, Keswick is one of the most famous towns in the Lake District. Here, you will find a huge number of …

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8

31.2 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Reopened in December 2020 following major repair to damage caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015.

Very smooth tarmac suitable for all users but road cyclists and other riders need …

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

9.62 km

6.97 km

4.36 km

3.07 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

13.4 km

5.97 km

649 m

258 m

140 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

95 %

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