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Pennines Mountains

Pennines Mountains

The best cycling routes in the Pennines Mountains

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Cycling in the Pennines Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Cumbria. So you can find your perfect Pennines Mountains 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: November 19, 2025

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

35.7km

02:32

660m

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

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2. Buttertubs Pass & Oxnop Scar loop from Hawes — Yorkshire Dales National Park

36.5km

02:36

720m

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

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4.6

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

33.2km

02:17

440m

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

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4.9

(18)

162

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

29.3km

01:53

310m

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

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4.5

(4)

192

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5. Tan Hill Inn & Gunnerside loop from Grinton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

46.0km

03:18

840m

Hard 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

Moderate 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

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

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112

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

42.8km

03:11

880m

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

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9. Wastwater & Seascale loop — Lake District National Park

38.3km

02:22

330m

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

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10. Ullswater, Grasmere & Thirlmere loop from Pooley Bridge — Lake District National Park

73.7km

05:28

1,270m

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

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The best cycling routes in the Pennines Mountains

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

2. Buttertubs Pass & Oxnop Scar loop from Hawes — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

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

5. Tan Hill Inn & Gunnerside loop from Grinton — Yorkshire Dales 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. Wastwater & Seascale loop — Lake District National Park

10. Ullswater, Grasmere & Thirlmere loop from Pooley Bridge — Lake District National Park

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