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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Cycleways loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Cycleways loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Cycleways loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

05:00

74.0km

1,050m

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: June 22, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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1.59 km

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

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Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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14.6 km

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

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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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25.9 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

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26.7 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

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The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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38.2 km

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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39.2 km

Carr Howes

Forest

41.1 km

Tongue Intake Plantation

Forest

46.7 km

Coniston Cycleways

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Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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55.0 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

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This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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56.2 km

Coniston Water

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Coniston Water is a lake in the Lake District region of North West England. The third largest by volume, after Windermere and Ullswater, it's the fifth-largest by area.

The views …

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74.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.2 km

8.72 km

2.72 km

2.60 km

1.19 km

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

31.5 km

2.47 km

1.40 km

453 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

30°C

17°C

38 %

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October 6, 2024,Cumbria Cracker

There ate no flat roads in Cumbria - just ups and downs!

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Cycleways loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Coniston Cycleways

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Coniston Water

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