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Cartmel Village and Stream – Tow Top Road Climb loop from Upper Allithwaite

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Upper Allithwaite

Cartmel Village and Stream – Tow Top Road Climb loop from Upper Allithwaite

Moderate

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Cartmel Village and Stream – Tow Top Road Climb loop from Upper Allithwaite

01:54

28.0km

410m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.3 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.91 km

Cartmel Village and Stream

Highlight • Settlement

Cartmel is well known for its parish church, a former Augustine priory, and for being the 'home of sticky toffee pudding'. It is a good base for exploring the beautiful South Lakes.

The village is also known for hosting L'Enclume, an exceptional institution that holds two Michelin stars are was named as Britain's best restaurant in 2020's Good Food Guide.

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2

6.06 km

The Mallard Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An ace little cafe stop in Cartmel that's well worth a stop by and wonderfully cyclist-friendly. It's named after the ducks on the nearby River Eea that are always looking for crumbs!

Check out seasonal opening times here: unsworthsyard.co.uk/mallard-tea-shopnest

Tip by

3

11.7 km

Tow Top Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is the top of the brutal climb over Cartmel Fell from Witherslack. Savage road.

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15.1 km

HIgh Loft Wood

Forest

5

19.8 km

Hare & Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Smart country pub with bike-friendly outdoor seating open Wed-Sun 12-10. Good veggie/vegan options.

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6

20.4 km

Mason's Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub with excellent outside eating area. Book ahead!

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22.4 km

Hodge Hill Allotment

Forest

8

22.8 km

View of Morecambe Bay from Cartmel Fell

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The road winds its way up and down, protected by a roof of leaves, trees and ramparts. From time to time you have a view of the ridge just a few kilometers away.

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

8.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Friday 23 October

13°C

5°C

98 %

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