Newlands Valley – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Newlands Valley – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

Moderate

riders

Newlands Valley – River Greta loop from Threlkeld

01:39

33.8km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.64 km for 111 m

After 23.1 km for 125 m

After 25.1 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.50 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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7.24 km

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A really quirky cafe with great artwork, a welcoming attitude to cyclists, and great cakes (especially the cheese scones). Nice and handy as it is on the way into Keswick …

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9.05 km

The Chalet Tavern & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Never fails, great place for refueling. Superb service with a great choice of food, drinks and fantastic staff.

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10.0 km

Hodgson How

Forest

11.2 km

Jasper's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little café at the bottom of Whinlatter Pass.

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16.0 km

Newlands Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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28.8 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice river, pleasant place for a stroll

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30.4 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

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

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31.4 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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33.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types