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Keswick and Hesket Newmarket loop from Wigton – Lake District National Park

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Keswick and Hesket Newmarket loop from Wigton – Lake District National Park

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Keswick and Hesket Newmarket loop from Wigton – Lake District National Park

05:17

78.7km

1,210m

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: June 12, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

Aughertree Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Lovely fell top section of Route 10.

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37.4 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Reopened in December 2020 following major repair to damage caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015.

Very smooth tarmac suitable for all users but road cyclists and other riders need …

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56.6 km

Carrock Fell Road

Highlight • Cycleway

An absolute dream stretch of road that's above the tree line with expansive views.

The road surface suffers during the winter months, so it's not always advisable unless you're on …

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78.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.1 km

7.14 km

3.31 km

962 m

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

34.2 km

226 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

23°C

11°C

0 %

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Comments

January 28, 2023,Circumnavigating Skiddaw

Quite a tough ride for a damp grey day, but its a start to my training in preparation for the next stage of my UK Coastal Trip. South Wales is next.. Aberystwyth to Newport (trains permitting!)

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