Brantwood Pier – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

Brantwood Pier – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

Moderate

4.5

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Brantwood Pier – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

02:01

35.0km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.66 km

Knipe Wood

Forest

2.44 km

Brantwood House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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3.87 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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5.48 km

Dodgson Wood

Forest

6.27 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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6.28 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.23 km

High Nibthwaite Rooster Statue

Highlight • Monument

Lovely cockerel on a the gatepost!

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17.4 km

Bakehouse Born & Bread

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious food, cakes, bread & coffee. A little awkward to get to on the bike but well worth a detour!

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19.6 km

Tottlebank Lanes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet lanes on the L&D loop around Tottlebank

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26.6 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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