Bassenthwaite Lake – Wordsworth House and Garden loop from Maryport

Bassenthwaite Lake – Wordsworth House and Garden loop from Maryport

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Bassenthwaite Lake – Wordsworth House and Garden loop from Maryport

02:25

49.2km

470m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.1 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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26.5 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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27.9 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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36.4 km

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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36.7 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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36.8 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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37.0 km

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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