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: November 10, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.59 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

4.64 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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5.38 km

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

Highlight • River

Beautiful phot spot

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6.44 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Highlight • Trail

Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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16.2 km

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth gravel surface, suitable for beginners or hybrid bikes. Descent on this from High Tilberthwaite really put a smile on my face!

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18.9 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

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Long ish climb with some steep sections. Beautiful views either side. Generally quite a quiet road.

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22.4 km

Old Close

Forest

28.6 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

29.4 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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34.6 km

Bannerigg

Forest

35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

10.3 km

2.97 km

2.01 km

677 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

3.27 km

2.10 km

340 m

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 15 December

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