Newby Bridge Stone Bridge – Cartmel Village and Stream loop from Upper Allithwaite

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Newby Bridge Stone Bridge – Cartmel Village and Stream loop from Upper Allithwaite

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Newby Bridge Stone Bridge – Cartmel Village and Stream loop from Upper Allithwaite

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29.1km

280m

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: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.53 km

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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5.61 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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10.0 km

River Leven

Lake

11.0 km

River Leven

Highlight • Natural

Flowing 8 miles (12.8 km) from Windemere to Morecambe Bay, the River Leven is a stunning feature in the landscape. It carves through a rocky valley that has barely changed …

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13.1 km

Burn Barrow Wood

Forest

18.0 km

Holker Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Natural

The former home of the Dukes of Devonshire, Holker Hall is a grand 16th-century stately home.

There's 25 acres (10 ha) of beautifully sculpted and curated formal gardens, whilst the …

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21.8 km

An ace little cafe stop in Cartmel that's well worth a stop by and wonderfully cyclist-friendly. It's named after the ducks on the nearby River Eea that are always looking for crumbs!

Check out seasonal opening times here: unsworthsyard.co.uk/mallard-tea-shopnest

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22.0 km

Cartmel Village and Stream

Highlight • Settlement

Cartmel is well known for its parish church, a former Augustine priory, and for being the 'home of sticky toffee pudding'. It is a good base for exploring the beautiful …

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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