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North West England

View of Ullswater and the pier – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Hartsop Dodd

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

View of Ullswater and the pier – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Hartsop Dodd

Hard

5.0

(6)

38

riders

View of Ullswater and the pier – Pooley Bridge (2020) loop from Hartsop Dodd

02:47

43.1km

510m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.1 km for 214 m

After 23.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

19.3 km

View of Ullswater

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This section of the road offers fabulous views of Ullswater.

Ullswater is the second largest lake in England and stretches approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) in length.

The lake's shape is often compared to the letter "Z."

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2

22.4 km

Ullswater Lakeshore Road

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Lovely road along the north shore of Ullswater Lake with great climbs up Watermillock or Matterdale on the right, and the savage Kirkstone Pass straight on through Glenridding.

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3

22.6 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

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Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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4

23.2 km

View of Ullswater and the pier

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stunning views accross the lake

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5

23.7 km

Pooley Bridge (2020)

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Pooley Bridge got a new bridge on 23rd October 2020! The new bridge is 128ft (39 m) in length and replaces the 18th-century stone bridge that was destroyed during Storm …

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6

24.0 km

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

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Lovely bookshop/cafe with bike friendly seating. Great coffee & cake and friendly staff. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

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7

37.5 km

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

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B

43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

8.54 km

939 m

315 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

5.74 km

475 m

103 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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4°C

50 %

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