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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Wigton

Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Wigton

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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Wigton

03:46

79.6km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 58 m for 6 m

After 79.6 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.3 km

Free Water for Cyclists in Boltongate

Highlight • Rest Area

Free water for cyclists provided by a generous resident of Boltongate.

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21.5 km

Lakes and Dales Loop

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Fantastic loop around the national park. Works well as a three day tour by starting in Penrith and overnighting in Eskdale and Kirkby Lonsdale.

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21.5 km

Binsey Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Binsey is a freestanding hill in the northern Lake District, north of Bassenthwaite Lake. At 447 meters high, it's one of the smaller fells, but the views from the summit …

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26.5 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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26.9 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

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From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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27.3 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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35.9 km

4 Play Cycles is a great local bike shop with spares, repairs, new bikes and local knowledge. They also organise local bike rides if you're staying in the area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursday and Sunday.

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36.1 km

Main Street Fisheries

Highlight • Restaurant

Main Street Fisheries is a classic fish and chip shop.
Open Mon to Fri 11:00 - 14:30 and 16:00 - 20:30.
Sat 11:00 - 20:30.
Closed Sundays.

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43.3 km

Thomas Wood

Forest

43.9 km

Mill Wood

Forest

79.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.2 km

1.74 km

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.6 km

21.8 km

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

20°C

10°C

49 %

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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Wigton

Free Water for Cyclists in Boltongate

Lakes and Dales Loop

Binsey Summit

Bassenthwaite Lake

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

The Lakes Distillery

4Play Cycles

Main Street Fisheries

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