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Eskdale

View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Eskdale

Moderate

27

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View of Wast Water – Wast Water loop from Eskdale

01:22

29.2km

380m

Road cycling

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.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.71 km

Woodlands Café, Santon Bridge

Highlight • Other

Opens at 9:30, we had a lovely slap up breakfast before our 48km ride. We had a very friendly service and we regretted not trying all the cakes on the counter... A must visit for all times of the day.

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2

6.10 km

Greengate Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

10.9 km

High Scales Wood

Forest

4

11.9 km

View of Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point and shelter to view the screes and Wast Water.

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5

12.2 km

Wast Water

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It is from the western and southern banks of Wast Water that a view, often cited as England's favourite, will enchant anyone who visits. Framed perfectly by the lake below, …

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6

13.1 km

Yewbarrow

Highlight • Summit

7

15.6 km

Scafell Massif

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8

22.0 km

Saw Mill Cafe

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9

29.0 km

Eskdale Stores

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If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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B

29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

16°C

11°C

29 %

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