Moderate bike ride. 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 16, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.90 km

Howtown Switchbacks with View of Ullswater

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lungbuster with rewarding views

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4.11 km

Howtown Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

You can get the steamer from here to Glenridding or Pooley Bridge! Howton To Glenridding Steamer - Then ride back to Pooley Bridge (busy road) and then back to Howtown

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10.3 km

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely bookshop/cafe with bike friendly seating. Great coffee & cake and friendly staff. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

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11.3 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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18.4 km

Small Harbour on Lake Windermere

Highlight • Rest Area

19.4 km

View of Ullswater from The Hause

Highlight • Mountain Pass

sit and with the climb

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.30 km

513 m

319 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

3.13 km

1.11 km

385 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 24 December

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