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The best road cycling routes in Cumbria

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Cumbria to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Fred Whitton Challenge western loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

67.8km

03:19

990m

980m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

111km

05:53

1,980m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Honister Pass and Buttermere loop from Keswick

35.0km

01:52

620m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Around Skiddaw from Caldbeck

52.3km

02:39

680m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Blencathra, Castlerigg & Ullswater loop from Penrith — Lake District National Park

90.1km

04:25

1,150m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Coniston and Hardknott Pass loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

87.5km

04:59

1,790m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Wrynose Pass and Coniston Water loop

71.4km

04:03

1,170m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Three classic climbs loop, the Struggle, Honister & Wrynose

139km

07:16

2,440m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. A loop of Teesdale, Warcop & the cobbles in Alston — North Pennines

111km

05:18

1,340m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Honister Pass, Buttermere & Cockermouth loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

60.2km

03:02

810m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Cumbria

1. Fred Whitton Challenge western loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

2. Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

3. Honister Pass and Buttermere loop from Keswick

4. Around Skiddaw from Caldbeck

5. Blencathra, Castlerigg & Ullswater loop from Penrith — Lake District National Park

6. Coniston and Hardknott Pass loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

7. Wrynose Pass and Coniston Water loop

8. Three classic climbs loop, the Struggle, Honister & Wrynose

9. A loop of Teesdale, Warcop & the cobbles in Alston — North Pennines

10. Honister Pass, Buttermere & Cockermouth loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

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