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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Cockermouth

Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Cockermouth

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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Cockermouth

02:11

41.6km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Main Street Fisheries

Highlight • Restaurant

Main Street Fisheries is a classic fish and chip shop.
Open Mon to Fri 11:00 - 14:30 and 16:00 - 20:30.
Sat 11:00 - 20:30.
Closed Sundays.

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10.3 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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10.8 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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11.2 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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16.1 km

Binsey Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Binsey is a freestanding hill in the northern Lake District, north of Bassenthwaite Lake. At 447 meters high, it's one of the smaller fells, but the views from the summit …

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16.1 km

Lakes and Dales Loop

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic loop around the national park. Works well as a three day tour by starting in Penrith and overnighting in Eskdale and Kirkby Lonsdale.

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31.1 km

Westray Wood

Forest

32.1 km

High Calfshaw Wood

Forest

39.8 km

4 Play Cycles is a great local bike shop with spares, repairs, new bikes and local knowledge. They also organise local bike rides if you're staying in the area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursday and Sunday.

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40.3 km

Wordsworth House and Garden

Highlight • Monument

Wordsworth House rises majestically on Main Street in Cockermouth, a charming town on the edge of the Lake District. Built around 1745, the house reflects the understated grandeur of Georgian …

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41.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

3.82 km

527 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

18.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Cockermouth

Main Street Fisheries

The Lakes Distillery

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

Binsey Summit

Lakes and Dales Loop

4Play Cycles

Wordsworth House and Garden

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