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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Bootle

Road cycling routes

North West England

Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Bootle

Moderate

27

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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Bootle

02:46

53.9km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.0 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

15.4 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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2

18.1 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road to cycle not a lot of traffic

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3

19.0 km

Top of Birker Fell

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastic views coupled with a fantastic climb. An excellent part of the Lakes and Dales Loop and a harsh warm up if you overnighted in Eskdale.

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4

19.5 km

Birker Fell

Highlight • Summit

Possibly the best of all the Lake District fells. Arguably.

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5

23.6 km

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Highlight • Climb

They mean it too!

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24.1 km

Church House Wood

Forest

7

25.9 km

River Duddon Near Ulpha

Highlight • Natural

Great place to cool off after a hot walk!

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8

28.2 km

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha

Highlight • Trail

The Duddon Valley, described as "A Jewel in the Crown of Cumbria", is remote, unspoilt and perhaps the most idyllic valley of the Lake District.

Situated between Coniston and Eskdale, …

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9

29.6 km

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

Highlight • Structure

You know you've made it when you see this sign!

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B

53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

18.8 km

243 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

15.8 km

127 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

10°C

66 %

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