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North West England

Skelwith Force – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Hawkshead

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Skelwith Force – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Hawkshead

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5.0

(1)

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Skelwith Force – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Hawkshead

01:47

23.9km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.77 km for 222 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.13 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

2

5.18 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day the view is stunning

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3

6.16 km

Chesters by the River Café

Highlight • Restaurant

So nice to come across a great veggie cafe with outdoor seating by the river, especially one that's happy to have cyclists and hikers traipsing through it. Tasty food and …

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4

6.88 km

Skelwith Force

Highlight • Waterfall

Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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5

9.33 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Highlight • Viewpoint

A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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6

11.4 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

7

14.5 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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Tip by

8

17.7 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

9

20.8 km

The Drunken Duck Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving food.

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B

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

3.45 km

2.86 km

2.72 km

232 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.76 km

3.48 km

2.03 km

182 m

174 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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