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View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Braithwaite

View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Braithwaite

Easy

4.4

(21)

563

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View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Braithwaite

01:18

26.6km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.8 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.34 km

Jasper's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little café at the bottom of Whinlatter Pass.

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10.3 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quiet road from Grange to Portinscale has some superb viewpoints over Derwent water and the valley

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11.3 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a stunning, quiet lane running from Hawes End to the Grange, going past Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve, overlooking Derwent Water. This is pristine Lake District scenery with …

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12.6 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

We did the hike during winter - going up was a little bit difficult due to iced paths, but doable in good hiking shoes.the views are amazing!

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15.2 km

Grange Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe that always gives a lovely welcome to hikers and cyclists. All of the cakes are made at the cafe, and I'd probably have to say that the scones …

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16.2 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.9 km

Borrowdale Road Along Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Running south from Keswick, Borrowdale Road traces the eastern edge of the beautiful Derwent Water. It's a lovely scenic stretch, with views of the lake and mountains, giving it an …

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22.4 km

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A really quirky cafe with great artwork, a welcoming attitude to cyclists, and great cakes (especially the cheese scones). Nice and handy as it is on the way into Keswick …

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24.2 km

The Chalet Tavern & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Never fails, great place for refueling. Superb service with a great choice of food, drinks and fantastic staff.

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

3.42 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

9.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Braithwaite

Jasper's Café

View of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water

Grange Café

Borrowdale Road Along Derwent Water

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

The Chalet Tavern & Restaurant

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