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River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

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River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

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River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

00:50

10.6km

100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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After 1.58 km for 128 m

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314 m

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic spot for a picnic and a swim in the river Esk.

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426 m

Forest Trail by the Lake, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

easy mtn bike or gravel ride if you can do some bumpy bits

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3.20 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Esk flows through Eskdale. Lovely paths follow the banks, giving access to the river for paddling or just to enjoy the view. Bit rocky and rough but not far from the road and great fun for kids.

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5.44 km

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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6.71 km

National Trust Campsite, Eskdale

Highlight • Rest Area

A very well organised and set up campsite, which makes the perfect base for exploring the area. Lovely hot showers, a well stocked shop including local cold beers and a free phone charging service. We had a great stay

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7.32 km

Dalegarth Station – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Highlight • Settlement

Good shop, cafe & toilets available too!

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7.44 km

Lancelot Salkeld Porter Memorial at St Catherine’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth the detour down the track to the church of st Catherine's. Inside there's a font decorated with pagan marigold carvings, and the moving memorial at the door.
Don't miss the stepping stones, cross if you dare

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7.83 km

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

epic swimspot. I wouldn't recommend jumping off the bridge, it's not quite deep enough. I have seen it done but don't try it yourself!

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

3.86 km

856 m

456 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

4.58 km

887 m

193 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

River Esk Swimming Spot

Forest Trail by the Lake, Lake District National Park

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

National Trust Campsite, Eskdale

Dalegarth Station – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Lancelot Salkeld Porter Memorial at St Catherine’s Church

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

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