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View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Grange

Road cycling routes

North West England

View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Grange

Moderate

5.0

(2)

112

riders

View of Derwent Water – View of Derwent Water loop from Grange

01:33

30.2km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.06 km for 111 m

After 23.9 km for 111 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.43 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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2

5.76 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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3

13.3 km

River Greta

Highlight • River

Nice views of the River Greta as it meanders towards Keswick.

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4

14.3 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Very smooth surface but has a tendency to get busy with walkers and other cyclists. Watch it in wet and icy conditions, the surface is almost too smooth. Use your bell to warn other trail users and take it easy!

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5

16.0 km

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely village cafe, Open 10am to 5pm during the summer and 9:30am to 4pm from 11th September, closing only for Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days. Walkers, cyclists and dogs welcome.

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6

16.8 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful scenery along the way. Highly recommended. But can be busy.

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7

26.5 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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8

28.7 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Lake

We did the hike during winter - going up was a little bit difficult due to iced paths, but doable in good hiking shoes.the views are amazing!

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B

30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

10.8 km

1.82 km

507 m

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

10.5 km

507 m

104 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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