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Lowther Castle – Mardale Head at Haweswater loop from Clifton

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United Kingdom
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Cumbria
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Clifton

Lowther Castle – Mardale Head at Haweswater loop from Clifton

Hard

25

riders

Lowther Castle – Mardale Head at Haweswater loop from Clifton

03:21

51.9km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.05 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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6.66 km

Gillriggs Cover

Forest

3

12.5 km

4

21.1 km

Mardale Head at Haweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.1 km

Low Forest

Forest

6

42.1 km

The Strickland Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great Strickland is a village on the River Leith, south of the town of Penrith. It is a great base for outdoor adventures, with the Lake District to the west …

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51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

3.80 km

903 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

22.2 km

912 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

30 %

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