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Eskdale Mill – Brat's Hill Stone Circle loop from Boot

Moderate

3.0

(1)

5

riders

Eskdale Mill – Brat's Hill Stone Circle loop from Boot

01:18

13.6km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

520 m

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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2

587 m

Eskdale Mill

Highlight • Structure

Eskdale Mill is a historic watermill dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest working watermills in the Lake District. The mill has now been restored …

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3

1.98 km

Brat's Hill Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

One of many sets of stone circles across the UK. These are the only ones im aware of in the lakes.

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4

7.72 km

Known locally as La’al Ratty, The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway linking the coastal village of Ravenglass to the Lake District National Park. La’al Ratty …

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5

10.1 km

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic spot for a picnic and a swim in the river Esk.

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6

11.1 km

Great brideway, lovely views at the top then in May amazing bluebells lower down.

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7

13.1 km

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

epic swimspot. I wouldn't recommend jumping off the bridge, it's not quite deep enough. I have seen it done but don't try it yourself!

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8

13.1 km

To the west of the cute packhorse bridge over the River Esk is an excellent wild swimming spot. It is not recommended to jump from the rocks or the bridge …

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

1.70 km

1.19 km

613 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

2.29 km

1.61 km

1.33 km

598 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 9 July

29°C

14°C

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