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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

02:01

26.7km

440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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After 2.89 km for 53 m

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After 3.02 km for 53 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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179 m

Elterwater Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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2.98 km

Chesters by the River Café

Highlight • Restaurant

So nice to come across a great veggie cafe with outdoor seating by the river, especially one that's happy to have cyclists and hikers traipsing through it. Tasty food and …

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3.95 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day the view is stunning

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6.14 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

7.27 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

8.49 km

Pull Woods

Forest

9.77 km

Blelham Tarn Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super smooth lovely gravel with epic views over Fairfield and Red Screes.

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11.0 km

View of Blelham Tarn

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Lovely flowing gravel tracks through beautiful woodland.....just be prepared to open a fair few gates

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24.8 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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26.6 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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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

9.50 km

3.18 km

2.25 km

562 m

362 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.39 km

8.73 km

4.44 km

3.65 km

285 m

208 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

20°C

15°C

22 %

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

Elterwater Cycle Path

Chesters by the River Café

View of the Langdales

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Blelham Tarn Gravel Path

View of Blelham Tarn

Elterwater Scenic Road

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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