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Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

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5.0

(3)

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Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

03:10

56.2km

790m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.7 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.84 km

Wood Heads

Forest

14.2 km

Tottlebank Lanes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet lanes on the L&D loop around Tottlebank

Tip by

22.7 km

Coniston is the 5th largest of the Lake District lakes at just over 5miles long.
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of Coniston from across the lake as the finest in England. Arthur Ransome based Swallows and Amazons here and maybe one of the three islands is Wild Cat Island?

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23.3 km

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A5084 is great for a fast ride with great scenery, or at least this section is. After Coniston it gets steeper and hard work. Pass Thrang Crag Woods here which provides some shelter.

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25.9 km

Wilson's Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

Family owned pub with rooms. Local cask ales are complimented with a range of lager beer, wines, soft drinks etc. Glamping pods, bar meals and snacks, takeaway food, ample outside seating out in the back field and some on the front patio, as well as the deli for takeaway hot and cold food, ice pops, cola, water etc as well as some camp supplies.
Cycle, MTB, dog and walker friendly.

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29.8 km

Low House

Alpine Hut

30.1 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 be derived from the Old Norse words Konigs Tun or king's settlement. That king is said to have been Thorstein, a Viking who gave his name to Thurstinii Watra, the old name of Coniston Water.
(Wikipedia)

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31.9 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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35.6 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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46.7 km

The Brows

Forest

50.8 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched stone bridge built across the river in 1651. Within the hamlet, you find accommodation and food and drink. There is a stop on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway here, too.

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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

9.96 km

1.08 km

191 m

146 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

23.2 km

336 m

Elevation

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Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

Tottlebank Lanes

Coniston Water

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Wilson's Arms Pub

Coniston Village

Head of Coniston Lake

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

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