The best gravel rides around Windermere

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Windermere. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Windermere.

Rydal Water – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Waterhead	Expert 02:56 36.1km
Elterwater Cycle Path – Rydal Water loop from Waterhead	Intermediate 01:58 23.9km
View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Far Sawrey	Intermediate 01:50 21.4km
Windermere Ferry Crossing – View of Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere	Easy 01:19 15.7km

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Rydal Water – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Waterhead
02:56
36.1km
12.3km/h
530m
530m
Expert
4.7
(6)
36
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elterwater Cycle Path – Rydal Water loop from Waterhead
01:58
23.9km
12.2km/h
400m
400m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
45
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Far Sawrey
01:50
21.4km
11.7km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
4.0
(5)
24
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Windermere Ferry Crossing – View of Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere
01:19
15.7km
12.0km/h
140m
130m
Ferry
Easy
26
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.