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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Torver

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Torver

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Torver

03:06

41.3km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.4 km for 6 m

After 29.8 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

677 m

Greenet Coppice

Forest

1.84 km

Bleathwaite Coppice

Forest

3

3.39 km

View of the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Summit

Well maintained flat gravel trails.

Remember to look up and take in the fells surrounding Coniston, including one of the higher fells – The Old Man of Coniston.

Tip by

4

4.86 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

5

7.22 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

Tip by

6

15.6 km

Climb to Blea Tarn

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep slope, easy to descend, a bit harder to climb. The view over Blea Tarn is a nice reward.

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Tip by

7

25.8 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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Tip by

8

26.0 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 …

Tip by

9

29.8 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!

Tip by

10

32.4 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

B

41.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

7.64 km

6.24 km

5.30 km

3.50 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

21.0 km

7.87 km

6.03 km

4.73 km

1.72 km

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

51 %

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