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Carlisle Group

We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderate circuit following lanes and a good path over Low Rigg (optional visit to the summit at 277m) dropping down to St John's Church.  We then follow a stony bridleway which descends towards Dale Bottom before climbing back up towards the A591 at Nest Brow.  We turn north here through farmland to Castlerigg Stone Circle.  Descend via tarmac lane to pick up the Keswick-Threlkeld railway line to return to start.  Wet and muddy in places!

Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

Free roadside parking near Threlkeld Bridge just off A66 (coming from Penrith, this is the next turning on the left after the B5322 Thirlmere turning and is signed to Youth Centre and Castlerigg).  Park considerately on verges after end of double yellow lines.  Meet at the stone bridge by the sign for the Keswick Railway Path.

Cafe and toilets in Threlkeld village (off route).

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 31521 24755
Nearest postcode:
CA12 4RS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Threlkeld Bridge, roadside parking. Just off A66, signed for Youth Centre and Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking