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North West England

Hawkshead Village – View of the Langdales loop from Ambleside

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Hawkshead Village – View of the Langdales loop from Ambleside

Hard

4.7

(6)

88

riders

Hawkshead Village – View of the Langdales loop from Ambleside

03:51

57.4km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.77 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

2

8.26 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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17.7 km

The Brows

Forest

4

22.0 km

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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5

35.8 km

Coniston Water

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Coniston Water is a lake in the Lake District region of North West England. The third largest by volume, after Windermere and Ullswater, it's the fifth-largest by area.

The views …

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6

39.5 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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7

43.3 km

Brantwood House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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8

51.7 km

The Drunken Duck Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving food.

Tip by

52.7 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

10

53.7 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day the view is stunning

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B

57.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

2.07 km

1.93 km

1.63 km

310 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

15.0 km

972 m

944 m

269 m

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