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Blencathra Mini Circuit – Greystoke Village Cross loop from Skelton

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North West England

Blencathra Mini Circuit – Greystoke Village Cross loop from Skelton

Moderate

5.0

(2)

19

riders

Blencathra Mini Circuit – Greystoke Village Cross loop from Skelton

01:37

25.1km

290m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.97 km

Greystoke Forest

Highlight • Forest

Greystoke Woods look like a great spot for a gravel cycle, but the gates are padlocked and it is clear you are not encouraged to enter

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2

10.5 km

Blencathra Mini Circuit

Highlight • Viewpoint

steep hills and beautiful views

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3

11.9 km

Eycott Hill Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

4

12.3 km

Greystoke Woods Entrance (Closed)

Highlight • Other

We'd hoped to be able to head through Greystoke Woods, but they are completely closed off. Don't even try to get in this way

Tip by

5

18.5 km

Greystoke Village Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Greystoke is a village in Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District. There has been a church here since 1255 and the cross in the village square dates back to the early 1600's.

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B

25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

865 m

512 m

337 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

9.00 km

843 m

457 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

55 %

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