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View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

Road cycling routes

North West England

View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

Moderate

4.3

(18)

474

riders

View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Keswick

01:03

19.9km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.51 km for 306 m

After 16.6 km for 250 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.43 km

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A really quirky cafe with great artwork, a welcoming attitude to cyclists, and great cakes (especially the cheese scones). Nice and handy as it is on the way into Keswick …

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2

7.42 km

Borrowdale Hotel

Highlight • Pub

It is a nice place boy expensive but was good

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3

8.68 km

Grange Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe that always gives a lovely welcome to hikers and cyclists. All of the cakes are made at the cafe, and I'd probably have to say that the scones …

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4

11.3 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a stunning, quiet lane running from Hawes End to the Grange, going past Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve, overlooking Derwent Water. This is pristine Lake District scenery with …

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5

13.5 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quiet road from Grange to Portinscale has some superb viewpoints over Derwent water and the valley

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6

15.6 km

The Chalet Tavern & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Never fails, great place for refueling. Superb service with a great choice of food, drinks and fantastic staff.

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B

19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

3.37 km

630 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

6.00 km

309 m

130 m

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