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North West England

Coniston Water – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

North West England

Coniston Water – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

Hard

5.0

(2)

8

riders

Coniston Water – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

02:16

34.5km

590m

Gravel riding

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.67 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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2

11.1 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

11.1 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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4

13.3 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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23.5 km

Quakers' Wood

Forest

6

25.2 km

Stone Bridge Over Force Beck

Highlight • Structure

Amazing place go up the road for the best bits

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7

29.4 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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8

29.7 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

9

31.0 km

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Lake

A well placed viewpoint and bench, ideal for a quick drink stop.

Tip by

32.4 km

Jack Gap Plantation

Forest

B

34.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

12.5 km

576 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

9.26 km

3.89 km

3.47 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 29 August

19°C

12°C

93 %

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