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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

01:34

20.0km

300m

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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.02 km for 160 m

After 12.5 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

215 m

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

4.83 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

5.17 km

Loughrigg Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

7.06 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

Tip by

7.16 km

View of Grasmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

Tip by

7.42 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just sit back, relax,have some snacks and enjoy the views

Tip by

13.3 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rydal Water at its best.

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14.8 km

Steps End Wood

Forest

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

4.75 km

4.35 km

3.74 km

1.06 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.33 km

1.74 km

617 m

359 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

16°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Loughrigg Gravel Track

River Rothay Weir

View of Grasmere

Grasmere Lake

View of Rydal Water

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