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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Lakes

04:06

55.4km

1,270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 41.8 km for 311 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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87 m

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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In Elterwater and its surroundings, it is good for cycling. There are cycle routes through the village, including to Ambleside and Coniston.

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332 m

Elterwater Scenic Road

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This is a fantastic road for cycling on leading north up to Elterwater. It's characterised by low stone walls on either side of the road and mountainous views to the …

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4.17 km

Homemade Cake Stall

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Cake and hot drinks honesty stall

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6.17 km

View of Little Langdale

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A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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8.49 km

Wrynose Pass

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Although it's often overlooked due to Hardknott Pass to the west, Wrynose Pass is spectacular. The views going down the road are more impressive than going up, so set some time aside to enjoy them.

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15.2 km

Duddon River pools and waterfalls

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Perfect picnic or wild swim spot on a warm day.

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22.4 km

Low Wood

Forest

23.0 km

Mill Close

Forest

42.2 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

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It is possible, just, to climb hardknott pass with bike packing gear. Put the weight forward to stop yourself falling back or sideways (which happened to half the group!). Lots …

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43.2 km

Hardknot Pass Viewpoint

Viewpoint

47.3 km

Wrynose Pass

Mountain Pass

55.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.4 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

5.62 km

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

16°C

38 %

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Lakes

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Elterwater Scenic Road

Homemade Cake Stall

View of Little Langdale

Wrynose Pass

Duddon River pools and waterfalls

Hardknott Pass Summit

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