With so many potential routes for a bike ride around Elter Water, it’s tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; to help you easily experience the best of this lake. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect cycle route around Elter Water.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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1. Elterwater Cycle Paths – Wrynose Pass loop from Elterwater

55.4km

04:06

1,270m

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

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2. Loughrigg Gravel Track – Push Cartel Cycle Atelier loop from Skelwith Bridge

15.1km

01:19

340m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Elterwater

19.8km

01:40

410m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4. Great Langdale Beck Footbridge – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Elterwater

7.81km

00:38

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Elterwater Cycling Routes – Langdale Valley Scenic Route loop from Elterwater

11.8km

00:49

90m

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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The best cycling routes around Elter Water

1. Elterwater Cycle Paths – Wrynose Pass loop from Elterwater

2. Loughrigg Gravel Track – Push Cartel Cycle Atelier loop from Skelwith Bridge

3. Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Elterwater

4. Great Langdale Beck Footbridge – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Elterwater

5. Elterwater Cycling Routes – Langdale Valley Scenic Route loop from Elterwater

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