Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

02:50

38.9km

640m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.2 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.23 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

6.52 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Highlight • Trail

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

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10.6 km

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 north.

It's part of NCN 667 and regional route 37.

If you're hungry, don't miss the Elterwater Inn at the northern end.

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14.6 km

Old Close

Forest

17.4 km

Scroggs

Forest

20.5 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely cafe with bike hire, boat hire and a car park. Links up to the bridleways.

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22.5 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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24.2 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long ish climb with some steep sections. Beautiful views either side. Generally quite a quiet road.

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27.3 km

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth gravel surface, suitable for beginners or hybrid bikes. Descent on this from High Tilberthwaite really put a smile on my face!

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32.2 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Highlight • Viewpoint

In Elterwater and its surroundings, it is good for cycling. There are cycle routes through the village, including to Ambleside and Coniston.

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38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

7.41 km

4.85 km

2.83 km

1.70 km

248 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

4.94 km

4.77 km

1.82 km

578 m

261 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

9 %

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Elterwater Scenic Road

Bluebird Café

Coniston Cycleways

High Tilberthwaite Climb

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