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Buttermere – Kirkstile Inn loop from Loweswater

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Buttermere – Kirkstile Inn loop from Loweswater

Hard

6

riders

Buttermere – Kirkstile Inn loop from Loweswater

03:11

31.7km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.2 km for 212 m

After 22.1 km for 311 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

19.5 km

Scarth Gap

Mountain Pass

2

21.7 km

Buttermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views of Cromock Water

Tip by

22.2 km

Buttermere

Lake

4

22.7 km

Forest Pathway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

5

23.5 km

View of Fleetwith Pike from Buttermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the edge of Buttermere looking over to Fleetwith, Black Star, and Honister Quarry. Nice place to take a rest after coming down the stone steps from the Fells, be …

Tip by

6

24.1 km

Buttermere Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks …

Tip by

7

26.2 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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8

29.1 km

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Highlight • Structure

9

29.4 km

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great little trail half in the woods, half with lovely view

Tip by

10

31.5 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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B

31.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

7.85 km

5.77 km

935 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

6.30 km

3.50 km

2.10 km

943 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

58 %

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