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Keswick Railway Path Tunnel – River Greta loop from Grasmere

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Lakes

Keswick Railway Path Tunnel – River Greta loop from Grasmere

Moderate

4.0

(1)

16

riders

Keswick Railway Path Tunnel – River Greta loop from Grasmere

03:12

51.1km

640m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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20.1 km

Sheepclose Plantation

Forest

2

22.3 km

E-Venture Electric Bikes Lake District

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike hire and repair shop

Tip by

3

25.0 km

Keswick Railway Path Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Great simple ride (we did Threlkeld to Keswick and return). Easy enough for the youngest, fast enough for the eldest.

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4

25.6 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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5

27.5 km

Brundholme Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Recently replaced bridge on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail. The old bridge was damaged beyond repair by Storm Desmond in 2015. Its replacement is actually 20m longer than the original.

Tip by

6

28.9 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail Zig Zags

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

enjoy the flow

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7

29.9 km

Threlkeld Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

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

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35.7 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

9

37.1 km

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Over a century ago, a large dam at the valley's northern end submerged two small lakes and a hamlet, forming Thirlmere Reservoir - a stunning spot for cycling.

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45.9 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

11

51.0 km

Ginger bread Is so delicious. People is also very friendly and nice

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B

51.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

8.41 km

8.00 km

2.05 km

1.27 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

17.3 km

1.42 km

605 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

23°C

16°C

57 %

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