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The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

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North West England

The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

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The Lakes Distillery – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Setmurthy

01:34

26.6km

170m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

103 m

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

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

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2

1.92 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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3

25.8 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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4

26.2 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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B

26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

4.73 km

807 m

469 m

249 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

1.53 km

546 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 4 October

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13°C

65 %

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