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Kirkoswald, Long Meg stone circle & the River Eden loop from Lazonby

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Kirkoswald, Long Meg stone circle & the River Eden loop from Lazonby

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Kirkoswald, Long Meg stone circle & the River Eden loop from Lazonby

05:22

20.0km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Kirkoswald Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Kirkoswald means the "Church of St Oswald" who was the king of Northumbria.
Now this pretty little market town is a nice stop in the Eden Valley.
The Crown Inn …

Tip by

13.1 km

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

3rd largest stone circle in England, dates back to the Bronze Age or 5000 years ago!

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15.7 km

Lacy's Caves

Highlight • Structure

18th-century caves commissioned by Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Lacy were once used for entertaining guests. They're now a fantastic stop and interesting point of interest along the River Eden.

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.77 km

1.69 km

1.29 km

799 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

5.82 km

4.67 km

1.69 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

22°C

11°C

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Kirkoswald, Long Meg stone circle & the River Eden loop from Lazonby

Kirkoswald Village Centre

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle

Lacy's Caves

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