Barley Bridge Weir – Bridleway to Kentmere loop from Staveley

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Barley Bridge Weir – Bridleway to Kentmere loop from Staveley

Moderate

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Barley Bridge Weir – Bridleway to Kentmere loop from Staveley

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18.1km

310m

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

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 14 m

After 18.0 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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413 m

Cafe Eclec, Staveley

Highlight • Cafe

Open 0900 to 1700. Plenty room at rear for bikes. Brilliant home cooking. Daily specials and not expensive.

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877 m

Barley Bridge Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A peaceful & pretty weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge.

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5.96 km

Cowrake Wood

Forest

7.36 km

Kentmere Road Cycling Route

Highlight • Trail

A deep 3 mile (5 km) valley surrounded by pretty high fells, the tarmac road through the dale finishes at the village of Kentmere.

Here's where you could lock your …

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7.70 km

St. Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

Highlight • Religious Site

Get there early for parking

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8.33 km

Kentmere Hall is a 14th century pele tower. The turrets, one of the original windows and the spiral staircase remain. The tower was extended in the 15th or 16th century into a residence and is now a farmhouse.

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8.68 km

Lunsty Howe doubletrack, Kentmere Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A thrilling descent or testing climb, with stony doubletrack and Hall Wood to the side of the dry stone wall.

The views from here are just breathtaking, but you should probably be concentrating on where you're going!

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9.66 km

Bridleway to Kentmere

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A gentle, but very pleasant climb and a similar descent whichever way you tackle it.

On a good day, the views are, as you'd expect, spectacular, and it's surprisingly quiet despite its proximity to the Ambleside and Windermere walking honeypots.

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