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North West England

Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

06:36

96.5km

1,260m

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: February 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 93.8 km for 89 m

After 94.2 km for 72 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.96 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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8.54 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

8.79 km

Elterwater Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic road for cycling on leading north up to Elterwater. It's characterised by low stone walls on either side of the road and mountainous views to the …

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11.2 km

Tongue Intake Plantation

Forest

5

16.8 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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25.1 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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42.0 km

Burn Barrow Wood

Forest

8

53.9 km

Cartmel Village and Stream

Highlight • Settlement

Cartmel is well known for its parish church, a former Augustine priory, and for being the 'home of sticky toffee pudding'. It is a good base for exploring the beautiful …

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62.2 km

River Leven

Lake

10

88.1 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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93.8 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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96.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.7 km

6.15 km

5.94 km

4.96 km

3.04 km

840 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

42.0 km

7.17 km

3.53 km

211 m

174 m

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