Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

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25.3km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.60 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

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5.65 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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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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5.90 km

Elterwater Scenic Road

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This is a fantastic road for cycling on leading north up to Elterwater. It's characterised by low stone walls on either side of the road and mountainous views to the …

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9.82 km

Bield Coppice

Forest

10.7 km

Climb to Blea Tarn

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A steep slope, easy to descend, a bit harder to climb. The view over Blea Tarn is a nice reward.

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16.3 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

18.2 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

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Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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19.2 km

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

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With this bridge you cross the Great Langdale Beck on the way between Elterwater and Chapel Stile. Via this bridge you also reach the Wainwright's Inn from Elterwater.

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

1.23 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces