Tour de France 2027 - Stage 2 Start in Keswick

Stage Two of the 2027 Tour de France starts in Keswick on Saturday 3 July 2027, before the peloton heads south through the Lake District and onwards to Liverpool.

The official Tour de France route lists the stage at 223km. Cumberland Council confirms that the opening kilometres leave Keswick in the Lake District National Park and head south past Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere.

Westmorland and Furness Council says the route then turns onto the A5074 just beyond Bowness, continues through the Lyth Valley and joins the A590 and A6, passing through Milnthorpe and Beetham before entering Lancashire.

Beyond Lancaster the stage becomes more rolling, with the Côte de Jubilee Tower and four further categorised climbs before the race reaches Liverpool. Tour organisers say the combination could favour a breakaway, although resilient sprinters may still return to contention for the flatter finish.

What is confirmed?

• Date: Saturday 3 July 2027
• Stage: Stage Two
• Route: Keswick to Liverpool
• Distance: 223km
• Start: Keswick, Lake District National Park
• Admission: Free to watch

The exact Keswick start location and time, detailed street-level route, spectator zones, parking arrangements and road-closure timings are still to be confirmed. The date envelope on this listing is used so the event can be saved and found now. Midnight is not the actual race start time.

Tour de France organisers have confirmed that full road closures will be required along the route. Spectators will be encouraged to walk or cycle to viewing locations where practical, with dedicated travel and parking guidance due to be published closer to the event.

See the full Cumbria Guru Tour de France 2027 guide and our Keswick destination guide to start planning.

Build-up update checked 12 September 2026: the Grand Départ Trophy was displayed at Westmorland County Show on 9-10 September as part of a planned Trophy Tour programme. Hundreds of visitors saw the trophy. No next public Trophy Tour stops have yet been announced.