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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

Hard

4.3

(3)

riders

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

02:52

43.9km

490m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.2 km for 72 m

After 20.6 km for 89 m

After 21.6 km for 234 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.91 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Lake

the road on the eastern side of thirlmere is closed and may remain closed . a decision is expected in early 2024. so forget this ride

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8.61 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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13.0 km

Combination of off and on-road connecting Thirlmere with Grasmere. Heading Southbound the route starts with a stiff off-road climb on a well tarmaced section from the backroad round Thirlmere. Watch …

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18.1 km

Tweedies Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Decent pub for a post-walk reward. Outdoor space in the Summer. Live music on some nights.

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18.4 km

Gingerbread Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Get Gingerbread

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20.7 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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21.8 km

Waterfall near Rydal Water and Grasmere

Highlight • Forest

Nice small waterfall just across the road from the parking between Rydal Water and Grasmere.

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23.4 km

The Badger Bar

Highlight • Pub

Very friendly and helpful service. The kitchen is open every day from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 19:30. Hikers are always welcome, even if they are soaked through from the rain.

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31.4 km

Mountain Pass

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

18.8 km

1.94 km

1.47 km

822 m

478 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

13.2 km

1.14 km

420 m

276 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Dunmail Raise

Tweedies Bar & Restaurant

Gingerbread Shop

River Rothay Weir

Waterfall near Rydal Water and Grasmere

The Badger Bar

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