Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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148 m

Grizedale Valley Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A really quiet and idyllic road through the Grizedale Valley and past the Visitor's Centre

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1.85 km

Climb to Hawkshead Moor

Highlight • Forest

This long, steady climb up through the woods toward Hawkshead Moor is all fire roads and fairly gradual but it does pitch up above 10% in places

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3.25 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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5.67 km

Grizedale Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

There's a fairly steep climb straight out of the gate to get up to the fireroads and trails in the Forest

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6.22 km

Café Amelio at Grizedale Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled in the heart of Grizedale Forest, between Coniston Water and Windermere, lies the Grizedale Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre offers a range of facilities, including a new exhibition space …

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6.34 km

Roasted Coffee Bean Café

Highlight • Cafe

6.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

335 m

327 m

300 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

775 m

596 m

277 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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