Head of Coniston Lake – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Coniston

Head of Coniston Lake – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Coniston

Hard

4.7

(3)

riders

Head of Coniston Lake – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Coniston

03:37

51.9km

950m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

Tip by

5.68 km

Hawkshead Hall Park

Forest

7.60 km

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale Forest has many miles of double gravel tracks. These are good for families and riders wanting an easy trail or run out. The variation of surfaces in this area is good. Something for everyone.

Tip by

10.0 km

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Lake

A well placed viewpoint and bench, ideal for a quick drink stop.

Tip by

11.3 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

11.6 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

Tip by

36.5 km

View of Grizedale Forest

Highlight • Forest

41.0 km

Stony Gate

Forest

47.2 km

Hawkshead Hill to Coniston Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing smooth gravel behind tarn hows, from Hawkshead Hill to Coniston. Just watch out for the couple of drainage ditches!

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51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

23.4 km

2.03 km

523 m

451 m

237 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

18.0 km

6.68 km

4.61 km

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 22, 2025,Gravel ride

Great route. Shame the weather was filthy today when I did it. But then the weather is filthy in The Lakes 95% of time.

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Head of Coniston Lake – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Coniston

Head of Coniston Lake

View of Coniston

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

View of Coniston Water

View of Grizedale Forest

Hawkshead Hill to Coniston Gravel Descent

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