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Public Yew, Near Sawrey – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Colton

Public Yew, Near Sawrey – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

Easy

33

riders

Public Yew, Near Sawrey – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

01:22

24.2km

300m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.75 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

The Brows

Forest

2

9.06 km

Public Yew, Near Sawrey

Highlight • Pub

3

11.1 km

View Across Esthwaite Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

12.6 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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5

12.8 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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6

15.5 km

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

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7

16.1 km

Unfortunately I do not have any photos, but if you ever find yourself out this way, please go visit the cafe. It's a quiet lake making it a bird watchers …

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B

24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

5.99 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

5°C

7 %

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