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: November 2, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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587 m

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

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The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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6.30 km

River Rothay Weir

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Weir controlling water level.

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6.40 km

View of Grasmere

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Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

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7.26 km

Grasmere

Lake

12.3 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

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Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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14.9 km

Langdale Gravel Path

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Langdale is one of the prettiest areas of the Lake District. Flanked by giant fells sculpted during the Ice Age, you ride along smooth gravel through spectacular landscapes that have …

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20.6 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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20.7 km

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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25.2 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

33.8 km

Pull Woods

Forest

36.1 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

12.6 km

4.80 km

3.64 km

984 m

175 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

9.92 km

8.78 km

4.62 km

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Sunday 14 December

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