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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

02:46

36.3km

540m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.26 km for 160 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

587 m

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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2

6.30 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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3

6.40 km

View of Grasmere

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Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

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7.26 km

Grasmere

Lake

5

12.3 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Highlight • Trail

Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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14.2 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

7

20.6 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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8

20.7 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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25.2 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

10

30.6 km

View of Blelham Tarn

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Lovely flowing gravel tracks through beautiful woodland.....just be prepared to open a fair few gates

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11

36.1 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

B

36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

12.6 km

5.44 km

3.57 km

1.08 km

175 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

9.79 km

8.89 km

4.62 km

265 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

48 %

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