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Ling Fell Traverse – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

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Ling Fell Traverse – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

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Ling Fell Traverse – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

02:06

26.9km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.17 km

Seacross Wood

Forest

6.96 km

Ling Fell Traverse

Highlight • Climb

This section takes some effort and determination. Climbing around the side of Ling Fell on a single track, there are some smallish rock boulders on the surface. If it had …

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8.50 km

Ruins

10.3 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This location is a steep climbing section with loads of switchbacks. As you rise to elevated points the views of Bassenthwaite Lake are brilliant. You can see for miles around …

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11.2 km

View of the Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Suspension would be good but not 100% necessary.

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13.1 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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14.5 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.0 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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20.4 km

Bumpy Rocky Track in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

There is a bumpy, small rock boulder track for maybe a couple of miles at this location. The bumps make the bike vibrate and slow motion down, your arms get well exercised riding through this area

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

4.18 km

3.21 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

4.73 km

3.47 km

2.71 km

1.04 km

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

7°C

53 %

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Ling Fell Traverse – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

Ling Fell Traverse

View of Bassenthwaite Lake

View of the Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

The Lakes Distillery

Bumpy Rocky Track in Lake District National Park

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