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North West England

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere – View of Lake Windermere loop from Claife

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere – View of Lake Windermere loop from Claife

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4.3

(4)

54

riders

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere – View of Lake Windermere loop from Claife

00:33

8.48km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

23 m

Islands and Yachts on Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

2

1.66 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views all around.

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3

2.04 km

Bark Barn and Ferry Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bike boat unfortunately didnt run during summer 2023 due to staff shortages- hopefully it'll be back in 2024 as it makes a wonderful loop for families.

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4

2.19 km

Belle Grange Ascent

Highlight • Trail

Not really rideable on a gravel bike. It's stone so when wet & covered in leaves it's like trying to ride on ice up a 20+% climb. Glad we were …

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5

2.67 km

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Windermere West Shore gravel trail offers a peaceful, scenic route along the western edge of Lake Windermere. It’s mostly gravel, making it ideal for hybrid or mountain bikes. The …

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6

4.29 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

7

4.32 km

West Shore Gravel Trail, Lake Windermere

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you can get there for sunrise as I did, or sunset, it is totally stunning

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8.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

1,000 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

336 m

328 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

65 %

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