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North West England

Cuckoo Brow Inn – Grizedale Valley loop from Windermere

Road cycling routes

North West England

Cuckoo Brow Inn – Grizedale Valley loop from Windermere

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Cuckoo Brow Inn – Grizedale Valley loop from Windermere

01:24

25.1km

370m

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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

126 m

Cuckoo Brow Inn

Highlight • Pub

One of the best pubs around. Quality food and beer.

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2

4.48 km

Hawkshead Grammar School

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hawkshead Grammar School, founded in 1585 by the Archbishop of York and closed in 1909, is recommended to every visitor of the small Cumbrian town. Entry

No doubt the …

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3

6.49 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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4

9.17 km

Grizedale Valley

Highlight • Forest

A really quiet and idyllic road through the Grizedale Valley and past the Visitor's Centre

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5

12.7 km

Waterfalls Picnic Spot in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

6

14.3 km

Winding Road Through Lake District Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

18.1 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

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8

22.1 km

View Across Esthwaite Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

11.2 km

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

16°C

11°C

75 %

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