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Keswick and Honister Pass loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

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Keswick and Honister Pass loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

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Keswick and Honister Pass loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

06:00

88.2km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.1 km for 63 m

After 36.7 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.41 km

River Derwent

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The River Derwent in Cumbria is one of the most iconic rivers in Northwest England, with a course that is both geographically and culturally significant. Rising at Sprinkling Tarn in …

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40.0 km

Borrowdale Road along Derwent Water

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Running south from Keswick, Borrowdale Road traces the eastern edge of the beautiful Derwent Water. It's a lovely scenic stretch, with views of the lake and mountains, giving it an …

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50.5 km

Red telephone box in Seatoller

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Seatoller is located at the foot of the Honister Pass and boasts stunning views of the Borrowdale Fells.

It's a lovely little hamlet surrounded by fells, rich pastureland and ancient …

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52.7 km

Honister Pass

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Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

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61.5 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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

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68.5 km

Loweswater

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A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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83.3 km

Workington Cycle Path

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Pretty wooded cycle path outside Workington

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88.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.9 km

17.5 km

1.59 km

815 m

238 m

232 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

35.0 km

3.47 km

851 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

39 %

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Keswick and Honister Pass loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

River Derwent

Borrowdale Road along Derwent Water

Red telephone box in Seatoller

Honister Pass

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Loweswater

Workington Cycle Path

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