Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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179 m

Elterwater Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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2.99 km

Chesters Café

Highlight • Cafe

Chesters is an excellent cafe known for its delicious vegan and vegetarian food.

The food portions are generous, and the cafe has recently adopted more of an 'in and out' …

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3.97 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.09 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

9.26 km

View of Iron Keld

Highlight • Natural

13.8 km

View of Little Langdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Test out your inner MVDP on the tarmac version of CX on this road section

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14.7 km

Tip by

19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

5.87 km

4.73 km

1.42 km

1.34 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

4.63 km

4.19 km

3.72 km

992 m

218 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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