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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Brackenthwaite

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Brackenthwaite

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4.0

(2)

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Brackenthwaite

01:55

27.7km

350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.07 km

Crofthill Wood

Forest

3.65 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Other

7.25 km

Sandybeck Meadow National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.6 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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12.4 km

View Towards Buttermere

Highlight • Lake

14.8 km

Views from Hundith Hill Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.4 km

Bleabank Wood

Forest

23.5 km

View of Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

24.7 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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26.7 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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27.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

2.41 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

10.1 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

9°C

47 %

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Brackenthwaite

View of Crummock Water

Lorton Village Shop

View Towards Buttermere

Views from Hundith Hill Road

View of Lake District National Park

Loweswater

Kirkstile Inn

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