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Loweswater – Loweswater loop from Buttermere

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Loweswater – Loweswater loop from Buttermere

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Loweswater – Loweswater loop from Buttermere

02:02

25.2km

430m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.5 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.53 km

Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

2.38 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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4.20 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This Gate Is Just After Lanthwaite Farm Car Park, And Is A Great Place To Admire The View Of Crummock Water.

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9.51 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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9.70 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Lake

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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12.4 km

Holme Wood Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Holme Wood is a quiet and peaceful place to visit. The mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore is not as visited as you might expect, meaning …

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13.2 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loweswater is a peaceful lake that's often missed by many visitors. At approximately 1 mile long (1.6 km) and 0.5 mile (0.8 km) wide, it provides an excellent lake circuit …

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13.7 km

View of the Hill Near Lake District National Park

Highlight • Summit

Approaching this mountain it makes you stop and admire the steep contour and shape. I said to myself "it is like a giant mole hill". Stunning to see.

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14.0 km

Kirkgill Wood

Forest

25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

9.08 km

4.48 km

1.51 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.92 km

7.04 km

6.69 km

611 m

534 m

428 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

16°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Loweswater – Loweswater loop from Buttermere

Lake District National Park

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

View of Crummock Water

Loweswater

Loweswater

Holme Wood Waterfall

Loweswater

View of the Hill Near Lake District National Park

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