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Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

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Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

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5.0

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Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

02:08

28.8km

640m

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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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.52 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

7.11 km

Cycling the West Bank of Derwent Water

Highlight • Cycleway

7.52 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.65 km

View of Derwent Water from Brandlehow

Highlight • Lake

Lovely spot with a convenient bench on Brandlehow for taking in the views over Derwent Water.

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8.68 km

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.4 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

13% incline on one side and 25% on the other. . but the view is worth it. Cycle towards Buttermere (there is less incline there)

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16.7 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Steady climb until the 22% bit to finish

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18.0 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

20.8 km

Buttermere and Crummock Water

Highlight • Trail

Lovely stretch of road running near to the water. Chance for a bit of respite in between Newlands and Honister.

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26.3 km

Honister Pass

Highlight • Natural Monument

Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

5.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

Cycling the West Bank of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water from Brandlehow

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

Newlands Pass

Newlands Pass

Buttermere and Crummock Water

Honister Pass

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