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Elterwater Cycle Paths – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Waterhead

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Elterwater Cycle Paths – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Waterhead

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5.0

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Elterwater Cycle Paths – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Waterhead

02:46

36.3km

540m

Expert 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: August 4, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

160 m in total

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587 m

Rydal to Ambleside Quiet Road

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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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2

6.30 km

River Rothay Weir

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Weir controlling water level.

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3

6.39 km

View of Grasmere

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

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4

7.26 km

Grasmere

Lake

5

12.3 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Road

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

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6

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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7

20.6 km

Elterwater Cycle Paths

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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 Cycle Path

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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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9

25.2 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

10

30.6 km

View of Blelham Tarn

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Lovely flowing gravel tracks through beautiful woodland.....just be prepared to open a fair few gates

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11

33.8 km

Pull Woods

Forest

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

12.6 km

4.82 km

3.64 km

984 m

175 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

9.92 km

8.78 km

4.63 km

218 m

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