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Garburn Pass – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Staveley

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Garburn Pass – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Staveley

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Garburn Pass – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Staveley

02:45

31.2km

710m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 14 m

After 31.1 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.69 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Debate has long raged as to whether it's better to ride the Garburn Pass from Kentmere to Troutbeck or vice versa. The trail is much steeper on the Kentmere side; …

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13.6 km

Kentmere Road Cycling Route

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A deep 3 mile (5 km) valley surrounded by pretty high fells, the tarmac road through the dale finishes at the village of Kentmere.

Here's where you could lock your …

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15.5 km

View of Kentmere Horseshoe

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Terrific views of the head of Kentmere and it's mountains.

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15.5 km

Rocky Byway in Lake District National Park

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Gated track

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16.2 km

Gravel Track Between Kentmere and Sadgill

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Fun stretch of gravel with a good climb and great views from the top.

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21.7 km

Spring Wood

Forest

26.5 km

H P Plantation

Forest

29.8 km

Barley Bridge Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A peaceful & pretty weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge.

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30.5 km

Hawkshead Shed Café & Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

Great bakery, great coffee - a few seats inside but more outside. Artisan bread, croissant, pastries as well as pies, and sandwiches. Open 07:30-17:00 Monday-Friday; 07:30-17:30 Saturday-Sunday.

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30.6 km

Wheelbase Bike Shop & Café

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Great shop. Lots of bikes. Also there is a toilet for customers inside the shop and a tap at the back for washing bikes. All they ask for is a …

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31.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

7.87 km

5.07 km

4.55 km

729 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

10.5 km

5.05 km

4.72 km

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Saturday 15 August

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Garburn Pass – Barley Bridge Weir loop from Staveley

Garburn Pass

Kentmere Road Cycling Route

View of Kentmere Horseshoe

Rocky Byway in Lake District National Park

Gravel Track Between Kentmere and Sadgill

Barley Bridge Weir

Hawkshead Shed Café & Bakery

Wheelbase Bike Shop & Café

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