River Greta – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Keswick

River Greta – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Keswick

Moderate

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River Greta – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Keswick

02:00

40.0km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 33.6 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.48 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

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

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5.22 km

View of Blencathra

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Extremely quiet road with amazing views of Blencathra. A good route for keeping you off either the A66 and the A591 as much as possible.

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10.5 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

14.1 km

Thirlmere

Lake

19.5 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Thirlmere is a quiet picturesque location off the beaten track. From this car park there are lovely walks along the shore of the lake. Even if you just drive along …

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20.8 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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23.5 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Lake

the road on the eastern side of thirlmere is closed and may remain closed . a decision is expected in early 2024. so forget this ride

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25.5 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Lake

Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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33.8 km

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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35.5 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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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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