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North West England

Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Lakes

Road cycling routes

North West England

Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Lakes

Hard

5.0

(4)

363

riders

Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Lakes

04:23

82.9km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.24 km

Wrynose and Hardknott Passes Warning Sign

Highlight • Climb

Wrynose and Hardknott passes. . . some cars have been known to struggle both ascending and descending on Hardknott...many cyclists have been forced to push. . . consistent sections from …

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2

10.7 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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3

14.5 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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4

16.9 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

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5

19.1 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Coniston is the 5th largest lake and it's 5 miles (8 km) in length. Riding up the eastern shore is great because the road is so quiet – especially compared …

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33.8 km

Burn Barrow Wood

Forest

50.6 km

Wood Heads

Forest

8

66.7 km

Grizedale Valley

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale is a well-known forest area, located between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District. The forest is managed by Forestry England and is …

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9

69.4 km

Climb from Hawkshead to Moor Top and Grizedale

Highlight • Climb

A lumpy long climb up from Hawkshead Village to Moor Top and Grizedale beyond

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10

82.5 km

Langdale Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Langdale Valley, good riding and several places to get food and drink.

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B

82.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.9 km

8.20 km

723 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

40.5 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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