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North West England

Coniston Village – Coniston Water loop from Lakes

Road cycling routes

North West England

Coniston Village – Coniston Water loop from Lakes

Hard

5.0

(4)

356

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Coniston Village – Coniston Water loop from Lakes

04:24

83.3km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.24 km

Wrynose and Hardknott Passes Warning Sign

Highlight • Climb

Wrynose and Hardknott passes. . . some cars have been known to struggle both ascending and descending on Hardknott...many cyclists have been forced to push. . . consistent sections from …

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2

9.30 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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3

11.1 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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4

14.9 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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5

17.3 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

19.5 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Coniston is the 5th largest lake and it's 5 miles (8 km) in length. Riding up the eastern shore is great because the road is so quiet – especially compared …

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34.2 km

Burn Barrow Wood

Forest

51.0 km

Wood Heads

Forest

9

69.8 km

Climb from Hawkshead to Moor Top and Grizedale

Highlight • Climb

A lumpy long climb up from Hawkshead Village to Moor Top and Grizedale beyond

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10

82.9 km

Langdale Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Langdale Valley, good riding and several places to get food and drink.

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B

83.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.8 km

8.66 km

723 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

40.6 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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