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Blencathra Trailhead – River Greta loop from Dalston

Blencathra Trailhead – River Greta loop from Dalston

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Blencathra Trailhead – River Greta loop from Dalston

03:58

75.0km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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After 40.5 km for 287 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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29.0 km

Blencathra Trailhead

Highlight • Summit

This is one of the best places to start a walk up Blencathra. You can follow the track up the valley and then turn left at the top following the …

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32.7 km

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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33.5 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful scenery along the way. Highly recommended. But can be busy.

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38.8 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice views of the River Greta as it meanders towards Keswick.

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39.8 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Very smooth surface but has a tendency to get busy with walkers and other cyclists. Watch it in wet and icy conditions, the surface is almost too smooth. Use your bell to warn other trail users and take it easy!

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40.8 km

River Greta

Highlight • Natural

A tributary of the River Derwent, River Greta is a pretty river that flows through Cumbria, passing trough Keswick on its way. Its name comes from the Old Norse "Griota" …

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52.6 km

Caldbeck Common Road at the Base of Carrock Fell

Highlight • Trail

A lovely quiet road along the base of Carrock Fell and across Caldbeck Common. Watch out for the odd pothole and the soft verges as well as the wild fell ponies. The crossing from Mosedale to Hesket Newmarket is fanatstic.

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55.4 km

View of the Northern Fells, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

An absolute dream stretch of road that's above the treeline with expansive views. The road surface suffers during the winter months so not always advisable unless you're on a more robust bike. Gorgeous during spring and autumn with wild flowers.

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71.3 km

Hilltop Plantation

Forest

75.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.7 km

10.9 km

677 m

636 m

162 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

34.4 km

325 m

199 m

Elevation

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Blencathra Trailhead – River Greta loop from Dalston

Blencathra Trailhead

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

River Greta

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path

River Greta

Caldbeck Common Road at the Base of Carrock Fell

View of the Northern Fells, Lake District National Park

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