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Elterwater Cycle Path – Hawkshead Village loop from Lakes

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North West England

Elterwater Cycle Path – Hawkshead Village loop from Lakes

Hard

4.4

(8)

224

riders

Elterwater Cycle Path – Hawkshead Village loop from Lakes

03:30

54.9km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.3 km for 188 m

After 33.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

220 m

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

Highlight • River

With this bridge you cross the Great Langdale Beck on the way between Elterwater and Chapel Stile. Via this bridge you also reach the Wainwright's Inn from Elterwater.

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2

1.13 km

Elterwater Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3

6.57 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

4

10.1 km

Low Wood Bay Marina

Highlight • Structure

Windermere Lake ends a mile short of Ambleside at Waterhead, and can come as a shock to boat passengers expecting to be in the town. Crowded around the bay are …

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5

17.2 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

6

28.8 km

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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32.4 km

Parrock Wood

Forest

33.2 km

The Brows

Forest

9

42.7 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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10

54.0 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

20.2 km

5.83 km

4.42 km

2.03 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

12.7 km

4.79 km

987 m

558 m

428 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 4 October

18°C

13°C

57 %

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