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Coniston Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Coniston

Coniston Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Coniston

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5.0

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Coniston Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Coniston

01:53

29.9km

460m

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: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20 m

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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1.02 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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2.75 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long ish climb with some steep sections. Beautiful views either side. Generally quite a quiet road.

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6.71 km

Ford and Footbridge at Lake District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Great place to dip your toes in a hot day if the river is low

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7.93 km

View of Coniston Fells

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you are afforded breathtaking views of the Coniston Fells. This mountain range features several notable peaks including Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, and Dow Crag.

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10.8 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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16.9 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

18.2 km

Gravel Trails Between Brathay, Outgate and Wray

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice way to avoid the roads into Ambleside. Good for campers in Low Wray.

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25.5 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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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

9.30 km

6.10 km

2.39 km

722 m

115 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

7.59 km

6.69 km

4.92 km

292 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

12°C

2 %

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Coniston Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Coniston

Coniston Village

Coniston Cycleways

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Ford and Footbridge at Lake District National Park

View of Coniston Fells

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Gravel Trails Between Brathay, Outgate and Wray

Hawkshead Hill to Coniston Gravel Descent

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