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Lowther Castle – Low Gardens Bridge loop from Clifton

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Lowther Castle – Low Gardens Bridge loop from Clifton

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Lowther Castle – Low Gardens Bridge loop from Clifton

01:56

28.9km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.00 km

The Strickland Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great Strickland is a village on the River Leith, south of the town of Penrith. It is a great base for outdoor adventures, with the Lake District to the west …

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8.34 km

Dallan Bank Wood

Forest

20.8 km

Highcross Wood

Forest

21.8 km

Lowther Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant cafe, gardens, adventure playground, walking and cycling trails.

Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.

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22.9 km

Ruins of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lake District

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Lovely smooth gravel along the river, lots of picnic and paddle spots if its sunny! Ideal for children and balance bikes too!

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24.0 km

Low Gardens Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Low Gardens Bridge spans the River Lowther at Earl Henry's Drive. It is an old Grade II listed stone arch bridge which has a new steel beam bridge next to it.

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24.4 km

Penrith to Lowther Castle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wonderful hard pack and gravel trail from Penrith to Lowther Castle. The route weaves along the river towards the caravan park so does have occasional traffic, but brilliant for kids and families too.

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27.4 km

Trail to Lowther Castle

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

3.46 km

3.31 km

1.45 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

10.4 km

4.38 km

1.17 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

9°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Lowther Castle – Low Gardens Bridge loop from Clifton

The Strickland Arms

Lowther Castle

Ruins of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lake District

Low Gardens Bridge

Penrith to Lowther Castle Trail

Trail to Lowther Castle

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