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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Green Road

Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Green Road

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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Green Road

03:14

62.3km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Winding Road With Scenic View in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bladdy gorgeous road along here!

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14.7 km

View of Broughton Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views over Broughton Moor and an excellent but tough climb up from the Old Rake climb starting near Torver

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19.9 km

Bleathwaite Coppice

Forest

21.9 km

Low House

Alpine Hut

23.7 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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25.4 km

Knipe Wood

Forest

27.6 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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30.0 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

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32.1 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Coniston is the 5th largest lake and it's 5 miles (8 km) in length. Riding up the eastern shore is great because the road is so quiet – especially compared …

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41.4 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coniston is the 5th largest of the Lake District lakes at just over 5miles long.
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of …

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42.0 km

A5084 Along Coniston Water

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The A5084 is great for a fast ride with great scenery, or at least this section is. After Coniston it gets steeper and hard work. Pass Thrang Crag Woods here which provides some shelter.

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62.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

30.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

22.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

12°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Green Road

Winding Road With Scenic View in Lake District National Park

View of Broughton Moor

Head of Coniston Lake

East Side Road, Coniston Water

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