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: November 16, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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6.86 km

Crummock Water

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Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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8.13 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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It is next to Crummock Water not Buttermere

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8.23 km

Crummock Water Balcony Road

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Stunning views of Crummock Water in both directions

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8.59 km

Crummock Water

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10.3 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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12.2 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

13.0 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

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The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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16.7 km

Newlands Valley

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The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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21.5 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

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One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

29.8 km

842 m

471 m

Elevation

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