Hard 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: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.2 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.9 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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33.1 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Climb

Spicy climb, almost impossible (cycling) for holiday cyclists. Walk the last bit…

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34.7 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Steady climb until the 22% bit to finish

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38.0 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

13% incline on one side and 25% on the other. . but the view is worth it. Cycle towards Buttermere (there is less incline there)

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44.0 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake from Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Lake

At the layby there's a fabulous view of Bassenthwaite Lake, the fourth-largest among the lakes in the Lake District.

The River Derwent serves as both its primary inflow and outflow, ultimately emptying into the Irish Sea at Workington.

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45.9 km

Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Climb

Winding its way through Thornthwaite Forest with views over Lorton Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass is one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District. At the top …

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54.7 km

Views from Hundith Hill Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

72.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.6 km

4.04 km

976 m

273 m

212 m

143 m

110 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

23.3 km

273 m

208 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 April

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