Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

04:33

61.7km

1,350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 46.3 km for 311 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.68 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day the view is stunning

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2.66 km

Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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5.24 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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In Elterwater and its surroundings, it is good for cycling. There are cycle routes through the village, including to Ambleside and Coniston.

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6.30 km

Carr Howes

Forest

10.7 km

View of Little Langdale

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A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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13.0 km

Wrynose Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Although it's often overlooked due to Hardknott Pass to the west, Wrynose Pass is spectacular. The views going down the road are more impressive than going up, so set some time aside to enjoy them.

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19.7 km

Duddon River pools and waterfalls

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Perfect picnic or wild swim spot on a warm day.

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27.4 km

Mill Close

Forest

46.7 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

Highlight • Summit

It is possible, just, to climb hardknott pass with bike packing gear. Put the weight forward to stop yourself falling back or sideways (which happened to half the group!). Lots …

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