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North West England

River Sprint – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Kentmere

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

River Sprint – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Kentmere

Moderate

5.0

(4)

49

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River Sprint – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Kentmere

01:55

27.3km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

326 m

Kentmere Road Cycling Route

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A deep 3 mile (5 km) valley surrounded by pretty high fells, the tarmac road through the dale finishes at the village of Kentmere.

Here's where you could lock your …

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2

2.24 km

View of Kentmere Horseshoe

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Terrific views of the head of Kentmere and it's mountains.

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3

2.27 km

Rocky Byway in Lake District National Park

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Gated track

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4

2.95 km

Gravel Track Between Kentmere and Sadgill

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Fun stretch of gravel with a good climb and great views from the top.

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5

12.5 km

River Sprint

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The River Sprint rises high on Harter Fell and flows into the River Kent just south of Burneside. The first two miles of the river feature a series of spectacular …

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6

16.5 km

River Kent Back Lane

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This lovely back lane runs parallel to the River Kent and provides a quiet link between Bowston and Staveley.

It's a scenic and more tranquil alternative to NCN 6 which …

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7

19.9 km

Barley Bridge Weir

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A peaceful & pretty weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge.

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8

20.7 km

Wheelbase Bike Shop & Café

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Great shop. Lots of bikes. Also there is a toilet for customers inside the shop and a tap at the back for washing bikes. All they ask for is a …

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23.4 km

Whitehowe Wood

Forest

B

27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

2.67 km

724 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

7.12 km

2.67 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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