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View of Loweswater – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Mungrisdale Road end (E bound)

View of Loweswater – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Mungrisdale Road end (E bound)

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View of Loweswater – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Mungrisdale Road end (E bound)

05:30

99.9km

1,520m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 84.3 km for 111 m

After 88.9 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.3 km

Scenic Road Through Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Great views and no traffic whatsoever 🤙🏼

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21.6 km

View of the Northern Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

62.7 km

View of Loweswater

Highlight • Lake

A favourite view - with a memorial bench; great place for a snack stop.

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64.8 km

View of Crummock Water from NCN71 Route, Foulsyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

National Cycle Network route 71 crosses from the Buttermere Valley into Lorton Vale. It's known as the C2C route and has stunning views over Crummock Water.

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66.6 km

Thackthwaite Wood

Forest

73.9 km

Country Road Climb in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

77.0 km

Whinlatter Pass

Mountain Pass

77.0 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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87.6 km

Garth Wood

Forest

88.9 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

The actual purpose of these megalithic standing stones is hotly debated, with many theories being thrown out. There are 38 of them (but do try counting), and some of them …

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96.4 km

Blencathra Trailhead

Highlight • Summit

This is one of the best places to start a walk up Blencathra. You can follow the track up the valley and then turn left at the top following the …

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99.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.7 km

3.26 km

1.44 km

1.42 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

54.8 km

44.8 km

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

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10°C

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View of Loweswater – Castlerigg Stone Circle loop from Mungrisdale Road end (E bound)

Scenic Road Through Lake District National Park

View of the Northern Fells

View of Loweswater

View of Crummock Water from NCN71 Route, Foulsyke

Country Road Climb in Lake District National Park

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