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Bike-Sized Cattle Grid – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens

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Bike-Sized Cattle Grid – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens

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Bike-Sized Cattle Grid – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens

02:18

35.0km

420m

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 5, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.05 km

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

Highlight • Rest Area

11.6 km

Frith Wood

Forest

12.8 km

View of Swindale Valley from the Concrete Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

The public road from Swindale crosses the private concrete road owned by United Utilities.

At these crossroads is a fantastic view over the valley which the concrete road cuts through.

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32.0 km

Bike-Sized Cattle Grid

Highlight • Cycleway

A really cool little cattlegrid to ride over- the width of a walkers gate, but means you don't have to get off and open the gate!

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32.2 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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32.5 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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33.7 km

Roughly Bank Plantation

Forest

34.2 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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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

8.58 km

2.72 km

1.67 km

223 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

9.19 km

2.18 km

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

2°C

0 %

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Bike-Sized Cattle Grid – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens

Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator

View of Swindale Valley from the Concrete Road

Bike-Sized Cattle Grid

River View in Lake District National Park

Double-track along the River Lowther

Lowther Castle

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