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North West England

Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Bassenthwaite

Road cycling routes

North West England

Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Bassenthwaite

Moderate

5.0

(1)

102

riders

Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Bassenthwaite

02:26

50.4km

600m

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 that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.9 km for 26 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.86 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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2

12.4 km

View of Hundith Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

22.5 km

Crummock Water

Highlight • Lake

Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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4

23.8 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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5

25.9 km

St James' Church, Buttermere

Highlight • Historical Site

At the foot of the Newlands Pass watching over the village of Buttermere, is St James' Church. The original chapel dates from 1507, whilst the building in its current form …

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6

26.0 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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7

28.7 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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8

32.4 km

Newlands Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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38.4 km

Hodgson How

Forest

48.2 km

Brackenplatt Wood

Forest

B

50.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

8.83 km

555 m

429 m

155 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

10.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

23°C

15°C

41 %

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