Looking for the best road cycling routes around Grasmere? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful lake in around South Lakeland below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: December 4, 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. Grasmere Lake – Coniston Village loop from Grasmere

38.1km

01:52

490m

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

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4. Little Langdale Tarn Road – Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

95.5km

05:09

1,510m

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

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5. Chapel Stile Climb – Little Langdale Tarn Road loop from Grasmere

86.7km

04:48

1,790m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Grasmere

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. Grasmere Lake – Coniston Village loop from Grasmere

4. Little Langdale Tarn Road – Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

5. Chapel Stile Climb – Little Langdale Tarn Road loop from Grasmere

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