Binsey Summit – View of the Northern Fells loop from Bassenthwaite

Binsey Summit – View of the Northern Fells loop from Bassenthwaite

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Binsey Summit – View of the Northern Fells loop from Bassenthwaite

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45.5km

820m

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: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.40 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the North Western Fells.

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7.19 km

Binsey Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Binsey is a freestanding hill in the northern Lake District, north of Bassenthwaite Lake. At 447 meters high, it's one of the smaller fells, but the views from the summit …

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7.21 km

Lakes and Dales Loop

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic loop around the national park. Works well as a three day tour by starting in Penrith and overnighting in Eskdale and Kirkby Lonsdale.

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14.3 km

Free Water for Cyclists in Boltongate

Highlight • Rest Area

Free water for cyclists provided by a generous resident of Boltongate.

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17.2 km

Sandale Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.9 km

View of the Northern Fells from Caldbeck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views of the Northern Fells with so many options for fantastic routes to all corners of Northern Cumbria.

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31.8 km

Cows Sign in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Structure

There’s certainly something off with the size of this sign in relation to the size of the animal it is warning you of.

Also never seen cows in this part of the common.

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32.5 km