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June 20, 2021
Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road – The Balcony Road Loop from Grasmere
Moderate
03:13
63.0km
19.5km/h
870m
870m
Overview
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Waypoints
A
Start point
Get Directions
1
6.65 km
Dunmail Raise Climb
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Slightly draggy main road climb headed North out of Grasmere. Worth it for the Thirlmere Balcony road further on over the top
Tip by
2
11.8 km
Bike Path to Thirlmere Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Steep in places, covered in sheep droppings but a great view and better than the A591
Tip by
3
40.4 km
Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road
Highlight • Lake
Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.
Tip by
4
42.4 km
Thirlmere Balcony Road
Highlight • Lake
the road on the eastern side of thirlmere is closed and may remain closed . a decision is expected in early 2024. so forget this ride
Tip by
5
45.1 km
Thirlmere Balcony Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.
Tip by
B
63.0 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
29.5 km
29.4 km
2.46 km
1.21 km
320 m
Surfaces
46.1 km
16.8 km
< 100 m
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Highest point (240 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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