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The Quiet Side of Coniston – Coniston Loop from Ulverston

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The Quiet Side of Coniston – Coniston Loop from Ulverston

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July 30, 2021

The Quiet Side of Coniston – Coniston Loop from Ulverston

Moderate

02:27

47.3km

19.3km/h

540m

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Overview

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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905 m

Ulverston

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant town, lovely cafes, pubs, accommodation, lots of independent shops including ace bike shop Ride Bikes. Sells parts, clothes, accessories, workshop.

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16.8 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

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19.2 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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23.0 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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24.6 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

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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31.4 km

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A5084 is great for a fast ride with great scenery, or at least this section is. After Coniston it gets steeper and hard work. Pass Thrang Crag Woods here which provides some shelter.

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32.0 km

Coniston Water

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Coniston is the 5th largest of the Lake District lakes at just over 5miles long.
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of …

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

12.7 km

804 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

23.3 km

100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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The Quiet Side of Coniston – Coniston Loop from Ulverston

Ulverston

Brantwood Pier

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Head of Coniston Lake

Coniston Village

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Coniston Water

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