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North West England

View of Brougham Castle – Lowther Castle loop from Shap

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

View of Brougham Castle – Lowther Castle loop from Shap

Moderate

3.0

(1)

11

riders

View of Brougham Castle – Lowther Castle loop from Shap

02:29

36.5km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.41 km

View of Shap Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

16.9 km

View of Brougham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque castle ruins that are visible from the M6.

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18.5 km

Brougham Hall

Castle

4

19.0 km

Trail to Lowther Castle

Highlight • Trail

5

19.1 km

Penrith to Lowther Castle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wonderful hard pack and gravel trail from Penrith to Lowther Castle. The route weaves along the river towards the caravan park so does have occasional traffic, but brilliant for kids and families too.

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22.1 km

Mitchell Holme

Forest

7

22.7 km

Low Gardens Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Low Gardens Bridge spans the River Lowther at Earl Henry's Drive. It is an old Grade II listed stone arch bridge which has a new steel beam bridge next to it.

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8

24.2 km

Lowther Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant cafe, gardens, adventure playground, walking and cycling trails.

Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.

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24.6 km

Roughly Bank Plantation

Forest

10

24.8 km

Double-track along the River Lowther

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely double track through the woods along side the River Lowther.

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11

26.1 km

River View in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

Lovely spot along the river – could even be a nice paddle spot too, if cattle aren't in the field!

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B

36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

3.46 km

2.11 km

1.26 km

742 m

468 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

11.5 km

4.39 km

2.39 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 8 May

11°C

3°C

67 %

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