Looking for the best road cycling routes around Tarn Hows? 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: November 27, 2025

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1. Head of Windermere Lake – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

33.9km

01:58

420m

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

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2. Windermere Ferry Crossing – Head of Windermere Lake loop from Coniston

48.8km

02:44

870m

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

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3. Coniston Village – Coniston Village loop from Hawkshead

25.3km

01:23

410m

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

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4. The Drunken Duck Inn – Bog Lane loop from Skelwith Bridge

10.0km

00:31

140m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Windermere Ferry Crossing – Quiet Lanes at Foulshaw Moss loop from Hawkshead

73.5km

03:40

790m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Tarn Hows

1. Head of Windermere Lake – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

2. Windermere Ferry Crossing – Head of Windermere Lake loop from Coniston

3. Coniston Village – Coniston Village loop from Hawkshead

4. The Drunken Duck Inn – Bog Lane loop from Skelwith Bridge

5. Windermere Ferry Crossing – Quiet Lanes at Foulshaw Moss loop from Hawkshead

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