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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Cockermouth

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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Cockermouth

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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Cockermouth

03:50

60.8km

600m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.0 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.8 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

22.3 km

Keswick

Highlight • Settlement

Found a few miles from the banks of Derwentwater Lake, Keswick is one of the most famous towns in the Lake District. Here, you will find a huge number of …

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28.4 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

29.5 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

31.1 km

Cycling the West Bank of Derwent Water

Highlight • Cycleway

31.5 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

31.6 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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32.7 km

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.2 km

Derwentwater

Highlight • Lake

One of the most scenic corners of the Lake District, Derwentwater, also known as Keswick's Lake, is known for its changing moody landscapes: from dramatic southerly gales to calm early …

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46.0 km

Brackenplatt Wood

Forest

52.2 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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52.6 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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60.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.5 km

11.2 km

1.32 km

978 m

788 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

17.0 km

750 m

679 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Cockermouth

Keswick

Cycling the West Bank of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water

View of Derwent Water from Brandlehow

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

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Bassenthwaite Lake

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