Caldew Trail – Bridleway Around Blencathra loop from Troutbeck

Caldew Trail – Bridleway Around Blencathra loop from Troutbeck

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Caldew Trail – Bridleway Around Blencathra loop from Troutbeck

03:07

43.6km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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993 m

Gills Row and View of Blencathra

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the nicest ways in which you can avoid the A66 and the obvious way in which you would avoid the A66.

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9.52 km

Old Coach Road (Lake District National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great on a Gravel bike for about 6km from the Dockray end then deteriorates & gravel turns to boulders & a case of hanging on for grim life to the end. Scenery is stunning as you would expect

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21.3 km

View of the Lake District from Blease Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep road climb out of threlkeld - opens up into some stunning views

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25.9 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Lovely techy decent coming off from the top, tight switchbacks all on the scree and boulders.

Just watch out for other users on the path — best saved for quieter times.

Awesome!

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26.9 km

Caldew Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long singletrack trail along the hillside below the peaks of Coomb Height, Great Calva, Bowscale Fell and Mungrisdale Common. Best ridden in the drier months, it can get pretty boggy and wet here in winter.

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30.9 km

Bridleway Around Blencathra

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This is the same segment as the Caldew Trail but again its quite tough and technical but good fun. For e bikers this will use a ton of battery so make sure you save some.

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33.0 km

Whitewater Rapids on the River Caldew

Highlight • Waterfall

Almost at the end of the paved road of the Caldew River Valley there is a small parking space which is located right at the side of the river.

Waterfalls …

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38.1 km

Mungrisdale Village

Highlight • River

Pretty little village tucked beneath the imposing fells of Blencathra (Saddleback), Bowscale and Carrock. The Caldew and Glenderamakin becks run through - perfect for picnics and paddling.

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