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Rydal Water Beach – Chapel Stile Climb loop from Ambleside

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Lakes

Rydal Water Beach – Chapel Stile Climb loop from Ambleside

Moderate

4.8

(11)

34

riders

Rydal Water Beach – Chapel Stile Climb loop from Ambleside

01:04

16.3km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 288 m for 175 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.27 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

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

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5.09 km

Rydal Water Beach

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Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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5.81 km

Cyclists and hikers share this unique panoramic path, contouring around the side of Loughrigg Fell. Best to avoid the busiest times at weekends. It gets really rocky in parts so …

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7.29 km

Chapel Stile Climb

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Tough little climb out of the Langdale Valley

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7.31 km

Once through the stone wall entrance, there are several trails leading off to different directions. Keep an eye on your navigation as it is easy to get onto the wrong trail

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6

9.27 km

Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

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12.3 km

View of the Langdales

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On a clear day the view is stunning

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14.4 km

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

2.87 km

2.82 km

2.73 km

1.28 km

672 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

2.82 km

2.47 km

2.04 km

279 m

237 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Sunday 4 October

18°C

14°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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