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Skelsmergh And Scalthwaiterigg

Kendal Castle – Castle Steps loop from Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg

Moderate

4.5

(2)

4

hikers

Kendal Castle – Castle Steps loop from Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg

02:35

9.63km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.50 km for 119 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM • Public holidays & Sunday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4.76 km

Parr Street Church

Highlight • Bridge

2

5.58 km

Kendal Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Kendal Castle's romantic ruins sit high on a gentle hill above the market town, boasting stupendous views of both the town and beyond to the tumultuous Lakeland skyline.

Built at …

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3

5.82 km

Castle Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Make sure to hang onto the handrail when it's wet. The stone cobbles get very very slippery!!

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9.63 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

1.07 km

769 m

378 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

2.37 km

1.58 km

758 m

709 m

< 100 m

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