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Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Windermere

Road cycling routes

North West England

Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Windermere

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Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Windermere

03:02

59.4km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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After 47.9 km for 56 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

8.32 km

Angle Wood

Forest

9.83 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

3

19.0 km

Sun Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Horrible little climb up from the main road at Troutbeck to the back road

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4

21.9 km

Kirkstone Pass Climb from Troutbeck

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Kirkstone Pass at 455m is the Lake Districts highest pass open to motor vehicles (and road bikes). Connecting Ambleside to the Patterdale or Windermere to Ullswater it's a useful as …

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28.3 km

Kirkstone Pass

Mountain Pass

6

28.7 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super fast. Take care.

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7

29.3 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long and steep climb, often featured in professional road races in the area, such as the Tour of Britain and the Fred Whitton Sportive. At 2.8 miles long it …

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8

47.9 km

Herdwicks Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

If you pedal here then you get 10% discount. Outdoor or indoor seating. Table service outside. Bike is always in sight plus there are three Sheffield stands 👌
Toilet (Gents) …

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47.9 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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49.7 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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11

53.5 km

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Highlight • Trail

Good climb from either side, as of April 2024 there are lots of holes on the Coniston side so be careful

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B

59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

26.9 km

3.46 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

57.2 km

2.27 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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