Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

257 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.54 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is quite 'touristy' small village but less so than Ambleside. A few pubs, cafés and shops, it is worth a look around.

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3.53 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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4.53 km

Yewdale Crag

Highlight • Forest

Yewdale Crag is a very steep slope on the right side as you ride through, the angle of eyesight to see the top of the Crag is looking up considerably. …

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5.26 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long ish climb with some steep sections. Beautiful views either side. Generally quite a quiet road.

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8.36 km

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth gravel surface, suitable for beginners or hybrid bikes. Descent on this from High Tilberthwaite really put a smile on my face!

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10.8 km

Hodge Close Quarry is one of many slate workings in the Tiberthwaite Valley. It's a beautiful natural moment characterised by giant boulders and dense forest. On the other side of the quarry is a great singletrack.

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11.3 km

Bakestone Barrow Wood

Forest

15.9 km

View of Coniston Water from Kirby Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beginning of Coniston Water can be seen here. There are car parks, toilets, pubs and some small shops close to this area

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17.2 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely cafe with bike hire, boat hire and a car park. Links up to the bridleways.

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

5.63 km

5.29 km

1.88 km

646 m

613 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

5.36 km

4.46 km

2.80 km

818 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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