Lowther Castle – Flat Approach to Shap loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens
Lowther Castle – Flat Approach to Shap loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens
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Lowther Castle – Flat Approach to Shap loop from Lowther Castle Park and Gardens
02:24
36.4km
430m
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: August 21, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
858 m
Lowther Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.
Tip by
8.79 km
Brampton Stores Cycle Hub & Defibrillator
Highlight • Rest Area
12.3 km
Frith Wood
Forest
13.6 km
View of Swindale Valley from the Concrete Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
At these crossroads is a fantastic view over the valley which the concrete road cuts through.
Tip by
20.0 km
Flat Approach to Shap
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
32.8 km
Bike-Sized Cattle Grid
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
33.1 km
River View in Lake District National Park
Highlight • River
Tip by
33.3 km
Double-track along the River Lowther
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
34.6 km
Roughly Bank Plantation
Forest
36.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
22.4 km
9.43 km
2.81 km
903 m
864 m
Surfaces
23.9 km
9.40 km
2.20 km
912 m
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