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Coniston

Coniston Village – North Shore of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Coniston

Coniston Village – North Shore of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

Easy

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Coniston Village – North Shore of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

01:11

20.7km

250m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

346 m

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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2

1.88 km

In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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3

2.14 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4

5.99 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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5

8.40 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

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6

10.6 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Coniston is the 5th largest lake and it's 5 miles (8 km) in length. Riding up the eastern shore is great because the road is so quiet – especially compared …

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7

15.9 km

Campfire Spot at Coniston Water

Highlight • Parking

BBQ's, campfires and parking for vans right by the shore of Coniston Water. Just take your shit home with you!

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8

16.6 km

Brantwood House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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20.7 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

245 m

187 m

101 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

3.43 km

155 m

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Saturday 23 May

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