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

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Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

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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18.4 km

Coniston Village

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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26.7 km

View of Broughton Moor

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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32.9 km

Kiln Bank Cross Climb

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

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43.3 km

Birker Fell Road

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

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56.0 km

Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends

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

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57.6 km

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

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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61.5 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

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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66.1 km

Blea Tarn

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

Sticklebarn

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

Surfaces

70.1 km

16.9 km

498 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 20 October

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This route was planned by komoot.

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

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Coniston Village

View of Broughton Moor

Kiln Bank Cross Climb

Birker Fell Road

Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

Blea Tarn

Sticklebarn

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