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Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Valley loop from Hawkshead

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North West England

Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Valley loop from Hawkshead

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Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Valley loop from Hawkshead

01:33

20.5km

430m

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 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

441 m

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Highlight • Trail

Good climb from either side, as of April 2024 there are lots of holes on the Coniston side so be careful

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2

1.92 km

The Little Ice Cream Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Very generous scoops of ice cream

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3

1.94 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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3.62 km

How Intake

Forest

5

6.67 km

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled in the heart of Grizedale Forest, between Coniston Water and Windermere, lies the Grizedale Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre offers a range of facilities, including a new exhibition space …

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6

6.79 km

Cafe Ambio

Highlight • Cafe

7

7.13 km

Grizedale Valley

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale is a well-known forest area, located between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District. The forest is managed by Forestry England and is …

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Tip by

8

7.41 km

Large Tree in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

9

15.6 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

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B

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

783 m

561 m

544 m

256 m

Surfaces

9.86 km

9.22 km

1.28 km

144 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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