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High Cross – View of Coniston loop from High Cross

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Hawkshead

High Cross – View of Coniston loop from High Cross

Easy

4

riders

High Cross – View of Coniston loop from High Cross

00:33

7.97km

140m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: September 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

104 m

High Cross

Highlight • Rest Area

High Cross parking and seating area is located at the top of Hawkshead Hill. It is a welcome stop for a break for many bikers and hikers. The views are spectacular

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2

1.05 km

Great view of The Old Man of Coniston, a prominent fell in the Furness Fells.

It's the highest point in the historic county of Lancashire. Rising to at least 2,632 …

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3

2.56 km

View of Coniston

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.91 km

View of Morecambe Bay

Highlight • Forest

A short climb from either direction gives riders a view down to Morecambe Bay and the seaside

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5

5.57 km

Ridable Path

Highlight • Trail

6

6.88 km

View of the Lake District Hills

Highlight • Natural

7

7.43 km

Grizedale Gravel Forest Roads

Highlight • Forest

B

7.97 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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