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Coniston and Hardknott Pass loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

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United Kingdom
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Cumbria
South Lakeland
Windermere

Coniston and Hardknott Pass loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

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Coniston and Hardknott Pass loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

04:59

87.5km

1,790m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.07 km

An update to 51m's post - cyclists now pay £2.15 to cross.

Those seeking a long ferry trip are advised to take one of the length-wise cruises; this width-wise ferry …

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2

18.4 km

Coniston is quite 'touristy' small village but less so than Ambleside. A few pubs, cafés and shops, it is worth a look around.

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3

26.7 km

A tough climb from Broughton that goes on for a very long time - but rewarded with amazing views in both directions

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4

32.9 km

Fantastic climb, quite tough, some 20% gradients, fantastic views on the way up and from the summit!

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5

43.3 km

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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6

56.0 km

Ensure plenty of room ahead and behind you so you can focus on surviving :)

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7

57.6 km

For many people the hardest climb in the UK thanks to murderously steep 33% spikes that will severely test even the strongest climbers

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8

61.5 km

Incredibly steep (almost all over 20%) but so rewarding when you get to the top. The average grade is 11% for this 1.6 mile (2.5 km) climb. On the more …

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9

66.1 km

The roads to and from Blea Tarn are absolutely spectacular. For cyclists, the climb from the North (Oxendale) is the toughest (best) and is one of the best climbs in the Lakes.

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69.9 km

National Trust owned and managed pub in Great Langdale. Serving pub food and drinks. They also have an outdoor wood fire pizza oven that they use on some evenings.
The …

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87.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.4 km

14.9 km

4.31 km

498 m

338 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

16.9 km

498 m

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