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River Brathay – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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River Brathay – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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River Brathay – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

01:02

9.29km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.45 km

Elterwater Lake

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Elter Wate is a small mountain lake near the village of the same name

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2.31 km

Skelwith Force

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Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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2.52 km

Chesters Bakery & Shop

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Bakery and shop open from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

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2.88 km

25% Ascent in Lake District National Park

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7.00 km

River Brathay

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The Brathay is a river in North West England. The name comes from the Old Norse and means broad river. The river rises at an elevation of 393 metres above …

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9.21 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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9.24 km

The Britannia Inn

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Very pleasant inn with spacious terrace. Opening hours: every day from 11:00 to 23:00.

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9.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

1.82 km

1.41 km

236 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.07 km

992 m

563 m

404 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

11°C

67 %

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River Brathay – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

Elterwater Lake

Skelwith Force

Chesters Bakery & Shop

25% Ascent in Lake District National Park

River Brathay

Elterwater Cycling Routes

The Britannia Inn

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