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Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater loop from Pooley Bridge

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North West England

Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater loop from Pooley Bridge

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Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater loop from Pooley Bridge

01:20

20.2km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.30 km

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely bookshop/cafe with bike friendly seating. Great coffee & cake and friendly staff. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

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2

2.33 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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3

2.54 km

Ullswater Lakeshore Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely road along the north shore of Ullswater Lake with great climbs up Watermillock or Matterdale on the right, and the savage Kirkstone Pass straight on through Glenridding.

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4

4.01 km

View of Ullswater

Highlight • Lake

View from Watermillock

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5

5.07 km

View of Ullswater

Highlight • Lake

View of Ullswater

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6

9.95 km

View of Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the road offers fabulous views of Ullswater.

Ullswater is the second largest lake in England and stretches approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) in length.

The lake's shape is often compared to the letter "Z."

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7

14.9 km

The Horse and Farrier

Highlight • Pub

Good veggie and meaty options here! You'll need to book for a weekend evening meal

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8

18.5 km

View of Ullswater Looking South

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot to stop and take some pics, very busy at weekends though so best visited during the week if you can.

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B

20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.94 km

632 m

481 m

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

5.99 km

708 m

405 m

374 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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