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View of Rydal Water – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Skelwith

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View of Rydal Water – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Skelwith

Hard

116

riders

View of Rydal Water – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Skelwith

01:19

15.2km

340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.50 km for 297 m

After 8.96 km for 297 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.55 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

2

2.88 km

Loughrigg Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

3

3.61 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rydal Water at its best.

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4

7.55 km

Rothay Park: Stone Sculpture and Riverside Walk

Highlight • Trail

Perfect spot for a short walk or a nice picnic. Fantastic place! Interesting things to see on your way around, highly recommended.

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5

8.13 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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6

8.30 km

Push Cartel Cycle Atelier

Highlight • Cycleway

Since our founding in 2013, our ethos has always been that of a tastefully specified, and perfectly fitted bespoke build. Ridden with great friends in stunning locations. The bespoke cycle …

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7

10.9 km

Gravel Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

B

15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

4.08 km

3.17 km

2.46 km

347 m

342 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

3.88 km

1.83 km

1.37 km

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

31 %

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