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North West England

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir loop from Steel End Car Park

North West England

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir loop from Steel End Car Park

Moderate

17

riders

Thirlmere Balcony Road – Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir loop from Steel End Car Park

01:53

26.9km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.0 km for 195 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.54 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

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A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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2

5.24 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

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the road on the eastern side of thirlmere is closed and may remain closed . a decision is expected in early 2024. so forget this ride

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3

7.28 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

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Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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4

7.40 km

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

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Over a century ago, a large dam at the valley's northern end submerged two small lakes and a hamlet, forming Thirlmere Reservoir - a stunning spot for cycling.

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8.75 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

6

18.0 km

View of White House from Trail

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7

20.8 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

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8

23.5 km

Waterfall Near Thirlmere, Lake District National Park

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9

23.5 km

View of Thirlmere Reservoir

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B

26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

8.62 km

2.03 km

838 m

549 m

212 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

7.46 km

6.60 km

3.59 km

1.06 km

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

10°C

4°C

83 %

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