Buttermere and Crummock Water – Newlands Pass loop from Buttermere

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Buttermere and Crummock Water – Newlands Pass loop from Buttermere

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Buttermere and Crummock Water – Newlands Pass loop from Buttermere

02:17

30.6km

700m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4 m

Buttermere Village

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Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks …

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1.14 km

Buttermere and Crummock Water

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Lovely stretch of road running near to the water. Chance for a bit of respite in between Newlands and Honister.

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6.75 km

Honister Pass

Mountain Pass

14.6 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

16.6 km

View of Derwent Water

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16.7 km

View of Derwent Water from Brandlehow

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Lovely spot with a convenient bench on Brandlehow for taking in the views over Derwent Water.

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17.7 km

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

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23.8 km

Newlands Pass

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13% incline on one side and 25% on the other. . but the view is worth it. Cycle towards Buttermere (there is less incline there)

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27.1 km

Newlands Pass

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Steady climb until the 22% bit to finish

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28.7 km

Newlands Pass

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Spicy climb, almost impossible (cycling) for holiday cyclists. Walk the last bit…

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

7.70 km

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Buttermere and Crummock Water – Newlands Pass loop from Buttermere

Buttermere Village

Buttermere and Crummock Water

View of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water from Brandlehow

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

Newlands Pass

Newlands Pass

Newlands Pass

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