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Dash Falls – Carrock Fell Road loop from Troutbeck

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Dash Falls – Carrock Fell Road loop from Troutbeck

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Dash Falls – Carrock Fell Road loop from Troutbeck

04:54

56.8km

1,230m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.3 km

River Greta

Highlight • Natural

A tributary of the River Derwent, River Greta is a pretty river that flows through Cumbria, passing trough Keswick on its way. Its name comes from the Old Norse "Griota" which means stony stream. The pretty river is home to many species of wildlife such as otters, water voles, trout and hedge hogs. Along the river, you will find many idyllic campsites and cafes.

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18.2 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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25.0 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 feet (470 m) and nestled between Skiddaw, Blencathra and Great Calva, it is a glorious location and an ideal basecamp for adventures in the Northern Fells.

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28.0 km

Dash Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dash Falls are a series of cascades, as the Dash Beck tumbles between the shoulders of Great Calva and Bakestall. It's a conspicuous sight on this part of the Cumbria Way.

The legendary fellwalker, illustrator and guidebook writer Alfred Wainwright remarked that 'there are many finer individual waterfalls in Lakeland, but for a grand succession of falls the first place must undoubtedly go to Dash Falls.'

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35.1 km

Lowraise Wood

Forest

41.2 km

View of the Lake District Fells

Highlight • Climb

Tough fell climb if it's wet but rewarded with great views, properly in the middle of nowhere

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45.6 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 a more robust bike. Gorgeous during spring and autumn with wild flowers.

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45.6 km

View Over Mungrisdale

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic quiet road to ride and admire the views down over Mungrisdale to Troutbeck and the fells beyond.

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51.2 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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55.8 km

Roman Camp

Archaeological Site

56.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

19.2 km

5.09 km

3.30 km

2.89 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

22.4 km

8.57 km

1.84 km

722 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Dash Falls – Carrock Fell Road loop from Troutbeck

River Greta

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Skiddaw House Hostel

Dash Falls

View of the Lake District Fells

Carrock Fell Road

View Over Mungrisdale

Mungrisdale Village

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