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Sustrans Cycleway – Loweswater loop from Nethertown

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Sustrans Cycleway – Loweswater loop from Nethertown

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5.0

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Sustrans Cycleway – Loweswater loop from Nethertown

04:01

60.2km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

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Egremont Castle Ruins and War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Egremont, nestled along the banks of the River Ehen, is a historic market town with a rich industrial legacy encompassing dyeing, weaving, and iron ore mining.

Positioned at the base of Uldale Valley and Dent Fell, the town is characterised by a broad Main Street extending into the vibrant market square.

Remnants of the 12th-century Norman castle can be found near the market place at the southern end of Main Street.

Today, Egremont's economic landscape is anchored in the nuclear industry centered around Sellafield.

It lies on NCN 72, Hadrian's Cycleway.

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High Leys Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

With pretty hay meadows, marshy grassland and brightly coloured wild flowers, High Leys Nature Reserve is a beautiful place to explore, especially in summer. The grassland is home to a diverse range of plants, insects and animal species such as marsh marigolds, oxeye daisy and yellow rattle. The area covers 22 acres.

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Sustrans Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

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View of Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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1595 Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

Workington Lamplugh

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Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is the only lake in the Lake District that drains towards the center of Lakeland. Keep a look out for rare red squirrels who have made their home amongst the coniferous surrounding the peaceful waters.

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