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High Newton Reservoir – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from High Newton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Upper Allithwaite

High Newton Reservoir – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from High Newton

Intermediate

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High Newton Reservoir – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from High Newton

03:17

42.9km

790m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

73 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.28 km

High Newton Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This 11 acre reservoir occupies an elevated position with beautiful views over the Coniston Fells, the Cartmel Valley and over to Morecambe Bay.

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4.13 km

3

5.95 km

This gravel descent through Barrow Banks is perfect for newer or younger riders. Low on the technical scale, it runs through the forest with great views over the most southerly end of Windermere.

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4

7.54 km

Chapel House Wood

Forest

5

13.8 km

The Brows

Forest

6

18.4 km

Quite a nice part of the trail, the waterways must have been made for something specific, not sure what. Quite idyllic

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7

21.1 km

Joey's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Coffee, Vegetarian sandwiches and pasties, lovely cakes

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8

21.4 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

At the time of writing, the ferry (an otherwise wonderful way to start or end a trip) is out of action, likely until October 2018. Windermere Lake Cruises is offering …

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9

32.6 km

View of Whitbarrow and the Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Good walking gear, or a bike, to get there, and of course good weather!

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36.3 km

Good quality double track.

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

7.05 km

2.81 km

2.34 km

606 m

498 m

485 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

13.6 km

5.14 km

4.53 km

2.04 km

995 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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