Cycling in Cumbria is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Cumbria bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Derwentwater, Buttermere & Honister Pass loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

35.7km

02:32

660m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. A circumnavigation of Bassenthwaite Water from Keswick — Lake District National Park

33.2km

02:17

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. A circumnavigation of Coniston Water from Coniston village — Lake District National Park

29.3km

01:53

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Wast Water – Lakeside Road by Wast Water loop from Gosforth

31.4km

01:58

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Keswick and Hesket Newmarket loop from Wigton – Lake District National Park

78.7km

05:17

1,210m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Windermere, Elterwater & Grasmere loop — Lake District National Park

38.2km

02:40

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lakeside Road by Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Eskdale Green

31.5km

02:04

400m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Buttermere, Crummock Water & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

42.8km

03:11

880m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Kentmere and Sadgill loop from Kendal – Lake District National Park

35.3km

02:23

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. River Sprint & Kentmere loop from Kendal — Lake District National Park

34.3km

02:14

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Cumbria

1. Derwentwater, Buttermere & Honister Pass loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

2. A circumnavigation of Bassenthwaite Water from Keswick — Lake District National Park

3. A circumnavigation of Coniston Water from Coniston village — Lake District National Park

4. View of Wast Water – Lakeside Road by Wast Water loop from Gosforth

5. Keswick and Hesket Newmarket loop from Wigton – Lake District National Park

6. Windermere, Elterwater & Grasmere loop — Lake District National Park

7. Lakeside Road by Wast Water – View of Wast Water loop from Eskdale Green

8. Buttermere, Crummock Water & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

9. Kentmere and Sadgill loop from Kendal – Lake District National Park

10. River Sprint & Kentmere loop from Kendal — Lake District National Park

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