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Kentmere and Sadgill loop from Kendal – Lake District National Park

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Kentmere and Sadgill loop from Kendal – Lake District National Park

Moderate

4.6

(25)

110

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Kentmere and Sadgill loop from Kendal – Lake District National Park

02:23

35.3km

370m

Cycling

Embark on the Kentmere and Sadgill loop, a moderate touring bicycle ride spanning 21.9 miles (35.3 km) with an elevation gain of 1220 feet (372 metres), typically completed in about 2 hours and 23 minutes. This route takes you through the tranquil Kentmere Valley, where you'll cycle along quiet, undulating…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.83 km

River Kent Back Lane

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This lovely back lane runs parallel to the River Kent and provides a quiet link between Bowston and Staveley.

It's a scenic and more tranquil alternative to NCN 6 which …

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15.2 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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17.8 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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27.3 km

River Sprint

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The River Sprint rises high on Harter Fell and flows into the River Kent just south of Burneside. The first two miles of the river feature a series of spectacular …

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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

2.74 km

2.36 km

829 m

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

11.5 km

3.08 km

988 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

15°C

30 %

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Kentmere and Sadgill loop from Kendal – Lake District National Park

River Kent Back Lane

Kentmere Road Cycling Route

Gravel Track Between Kentmere and Sadgill

River Sprint

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