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Grasmere > Elterwater loop

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Grasmere > Elterwater loop

planned a gravel ride

August 12, 2025

Grasmere > Elterwater loop

Moderate

02:09

21.2km

9.8km/h

310m

310m

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Overview

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31 m for 297 m

After 15.2 km for 365 m

After 15.7 km for 160 m

After 20.8 km for 297 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

4.21 km

Regional Route 37 — Skelwith Bridge to Brathay

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Takes you off the main road but it's much hillier and slower

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2

7.07 km

Chesters by the River Café

Highlight • Restaurant

So nice to come across a great veggie cafe with outdoor seating by the river, especially one that's happy to have cyclists and hikers traipsing through it. Tasty food and …

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3

9.65 km

Elterwater Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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4

12.6 km

The Britannia Inn

Highlight • Pub

Very pleasant inn with spacious terrace. Opening hours: every day from 11:00 to 23:00.

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5

14.0 km

Once through the stone wall entrance, there are several trails leading off to different directions. Keep an eye on your navigation as it is easy to get onto the wrong trail

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6

14.0 km

Chapel Stile Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tough little climb out of the Langdale Valley

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7

15.7 km

View of Grasmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

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8

15.8 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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9

16.6 km

White Moss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge at White Moss was installed in July 2014 to replace the previous wooden footbridge and form part of a network of cycle paths and improved access across the …

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10

17.1 km

View of Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route ..did this in the pouring rain

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11

17.4 km

This deep calm lake is great for swimming, with two little islands to reach.

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12

17.7 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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B

21.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

6.53 km

3.26 km

3.04 km

319 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

4.74 km

4.43 km

3.83 km

762 m

366 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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