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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

04:09

62.5km

870m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 26.7 km for 1.03 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Nicholas Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Troutbeck Village

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An idyllic mountain village with magnificent views of the fells above the Gelichnamigen creek.

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26.6 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

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This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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27.2 km

Windermere Ferry

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The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can …

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38.7 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

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40.8 km

View of the Langdales

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On a clear day the view is stunning

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47.6 km

Climb to Blea Tarn

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

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53.1 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

55.1 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

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

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56.9 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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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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62.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

20.4 km

5.38 km

3.18 km

1.45 km

993 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

4.44 km

2.02 km

402 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

18°C

12°C

7 %

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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

Troutbeck Village

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

View of the Langdales

Climb to Blea Tarn

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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