Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

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Station Climb, Armathwaite – Castle Carrock loop from Low Hesket

02:48

54.2km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.95 km

Station Climb, Armathwaite

Highlight • Climb

One the many climbs out of Armathwaite Village. In my opinion it’s the best as the climb gives an extra little punch at the top with some false flat.

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6.34 km

View of the River Eden from Armathwaite Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Armathwaite Bridge crosses the River Eden south of Carlisle. The river is known for the quality of the Salomon fishing in this stretch.
Armathwaite Castle is visible from the bridge, …

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16.1 km

Right Turn

Highlight • Other

17.3 km

Castle Carrock

Highlight • Other

Castle Carrock (please dance), fancy a dance here is the spot. Duke of Cumberland in the village if you need refreshment before you dance. 😁

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24.2 km

Newbiggin Book Shed

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent little shed in Newbiggin full of books, and provides excellent shelter if you’ve got a puncture to fix!

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33.0 km

North Lakes Lanes

Highlight • Trail

The beautiful Lanes of Northern Cumbria and the Eden Valley

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37.0 km

Kirkoswald Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Kirkoswald means the "Church of St Oswald" who was the king of Northumbria.
Now this pretty little market town is a nice stop in the Eden Valley.
The Crown Inn …

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54.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

633 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

23.0 km