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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

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North West England

Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

Moderate

4.5

(6)

156

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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

02:31

43.5km

670m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.75 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.79 km

The Brows

Forest

6.45 km

Cunsey Wood

Forest

3

15.1 km

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Highlight • Trail

Good climb from either side, as of April 2024 there are lots of holes on the Coniston side so be careful

Tip by

4

18.6 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

Tip by

5

21.0 km

Brantwood House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

Tip by

6

22.4 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

7

24.8 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

8

27.0 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

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 …

Tip by

9

34.0 km

Tottlebank Lanes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet lanes on the L&D loop around Tottlebank

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B

43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

13.4 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

5°C

7 %

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