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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Bridge House, Ambleside – Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Bridge House, Ambleside – Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

Hard

4.8

(5)

riders

Bridge House, Ambleside – Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

03:40

55.9km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.1 km

Dunmail Raise

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Combination of off and on-road connecting Thirlmere with Grasmere. Heading Southbound the route starts with a stiff off-road climb on a well tarmaced section from the backroad round Thirlmere. Watch …

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21.6 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

22.8 km

Grassings Plantation

Forest

24.5 km

Regional Route 37 — Skelwith Bridge to Brathay

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Takes you off the main road but it's much hillier and slower

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27.5 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

29.1 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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29.3 km

Push Cartel Cycle Atelier

Highlight • Cycleway

Since our founding in 2013, our ethos has always been that of a tastefully specified, and perfectly fitted bespoke build. Ridden with great friends in stunning locations. The bespoke cycle …

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30.6 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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33.6 km

The Badger Bar

Highlight • Pub

Very friendly and helpful service. The kitchen is open every day from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 19:30. Hikers are always welcome, even if they are soaked through from the rain.

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35.7 km

Bannerigg

Forest

41.6 km

Mountain Pass

55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

22.1 km

5.20 km

861 m

412 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

14.8 km

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

18°C

14°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

Dunmail Raise

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Regional Route 37 — Skelwith Bridge to Brathay

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Bridge House, Ambleside

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Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

The Badger Bar

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