River Greta – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

River Greta – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

Easy

5.0

(3)

154

riders

River Greta – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

00:36

13.3km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

522 m

Threlkeld Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

go round the back to car park and admire the views of clough head

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541 m

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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1.34 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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8.48 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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10.1 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

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

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11.1 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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11.3 km

Threlkeld to Keswick Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice pleasant walk from Threlkeld to Keswick and back.

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11.4 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path Cutting

Highlight • Trail

This section of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path is particularly impressive, as the route runs through a cutting with steep sides cut into the mudstone and siltstones of the Kirk Stile Formation.

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