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Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Ambleside

Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Ambleside

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4.5

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Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Ambleside

02:21

46.1km

580m

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: June 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.3 km

Knipe Wood

Forest

13.5 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

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Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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15.9 km

Brantwood Pier

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

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18.1 km

Coniston Water

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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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22.8 km

Coniston Water

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Coniston is the 5th largest of the Lake District lakes at just over 5miles long.
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of …

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23.3 km

A5084 Along Coniston Water

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The A5084 is great for a fast ride with great scenery, or at least this section is. After Coniston it gets steeper and hard work. Pass Thrang Crag Woods here which provides some shelter.

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27.9 km

Bleathwaite Coppice

Forest

30.1 km

Coniston Village

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Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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37.2 km

Wrynose and Hardknott Passes Warning Sign

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Wrynose and Hardknott passes. . . some cars have been known to struggle both ascending and descending on Hardknott...many cyclists have been forced to push. . . consistent sections from …

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39.6 km

Langdale Valley

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Beautiful Langdale Valley, good riding and several places to get food and drink.

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46.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

20.7 km

1.64 km

110 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

16.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

14°C

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Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Ambleside

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Brantwood Pier

Coniston Water

Coniston Water

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Coniston Village

Wrynose and Hardknott Passes Warning Sign

Langdale Valley

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