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Penrith

View of Brougham Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Eden
Penrith

View of Brougham Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith

Moderate

4.0

(2)

17

riders

View of Brougham Castle – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Penrith

01:59

32.2km

290m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 101 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.49 km

View of Brougham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque castle ruins that are visible from the M6.

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6.88 km

Brougham Hall

Castle

3

7.34 km

Trail to Lowther Castle

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4

11.9 km

Fab's Fabulous Milk

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Great stop off for fresh Milk, tea and coffee and even Wagu beef for a bbq later! Cashless self serve machines. Amazing fresh milkshakes! Just like the old Milk Bars

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5

14.6 km

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

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Lovely bookshop/cafe with bike friendly seating. Great coffee & cake and friendly staff. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

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6

14.9 km

Pooley Bridge (2020)

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Pooley Bridge got a new bridge on 23rd October 2020! The new bridge is 128ft (39 m) in length and replaces the 18th-century stone bridge that was destroyed during Storm …

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7

15.3 km

View of Ullswater Looking South

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Beautiful spot to stop and take some pics, very busy at weekends though so best visited during the week if you can.

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8

15.9 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

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Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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9

26.9 km

Penrith Castle

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A ruined medieval castle in Penrith, Penrith Castle has witnessed many turbulent eras of British history. Built between 1399 and 1470 to defend against Scottish raids, the castle passed between …

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32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

7.20 km

2.27 km

450 m

160 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

4.60 km

186 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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