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North West England

Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

Road cycling routes

North West England

Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

Moderate

5.0

(1)

16

riders

Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

02:24

45.3km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.9 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

642 m

Wordsworth House and Garden

Highlight • Monument

Wordsworth House rises majestically on Main Street in Cockermouth, a charming town on the edge of the Lake District. Built around 1745, the house reflects the understated grandeur of Georgian …

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2

907 m

Gote Bridge over the River Derwent

Highlight • Bridge

Cross the bridge from the centre of Cockermouth to the north side of the town to walk the trails along the river bank. This river (and the River Cocker which …

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21.9 km

Cockshot Wood

Forest

28.9 km

Waterside Wood

Forest

5

35.1 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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6

35.5 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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7

36.0 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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8

44.5 km

4Play Cycles

Highlight • Structure

4 Play Cycles is a great local bike shop with spares, repairs, new bikes and local knowledge. They also organise local bike rides if you're staying in the area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursday and Sunday.

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9

44.7 km

Main Street Fisheries

Highlight • Restaurant

Main Street Fisheries is a classic fish and chip shop.
Open Mon to Fri 11:00 - 14:30 and 16:00 - 20:30.
Sat 11:00 - 20:30.
Closed Sundays.

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10

44.9 km

Confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent

Highlight • River

The North bank of the River Derwent is a great vantage point to see the two rivers converge

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B

45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

2.74 km

526 m

199 m

157 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

20.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 10 July

26°C

17°C

12 %

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