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The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

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The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

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The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

02:51

42.7km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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152 m

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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1.76 km

Lodge Wood

Forest

34.0 km

High Calfshaw Wood

Forest

35.1 km

View of the Mountains in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The scenery surrounding this location is stunning. It feels like you're driving a few miles and seeing the same mountains, just from slightly different angles.
Even the bad weather couldn't dampen my spirits.

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36.1 km

Isle bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Isel Bridge, located near Setmurthy in the northern Lake District, is an elegant Grade II-listed bridge that spans the River Derwent. Built in 1812 to replace an older bridge dating …

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40.0 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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40.5 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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40.9 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

1.55 km

1.24 km

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

5.32 km

780 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

View of the Mountains in Lake District National Park

Isle bridge

The Lakes Distillery

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

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