Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.14 km

Head of Windermere Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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6.93 km

Hawkshead Hall Park

Forest

13.8 km

Grizedale Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just off of the cycle path (make sure you walk with your bikes) you will find grizedale tarn. A beautiful spot for a snack break.

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25.8 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

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26.1 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

28.3 km

Park Plantation

Forest

29.6 km

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale Forest has many miles of double gravel tracks. These are good for families and riders wanting an easy trail or run out. The variation of surfaces in this area is good. Something for everyone.

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30.0 km

View of Coniston

Highlight • Viewpoint

39.0 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Pub

Lots of pubs, cafes, petrol station, shops

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39.1 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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39.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

7.82 km

1.06 km

498 m

353 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

6.26 km

5.58 km

2.91 km

217 m

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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