Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Village loop from Lakes

Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Village loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Coniston Village loop from Lakes

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22.8km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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87 m

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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1.90 km

Wrynose and Hardknott Passes Warning Sign

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Wrynose and Hardknott passes. . . some cars have been known to struggle both ascending and descending on Hardknott...many cyclists have been forced to push. . . consistent sections from …

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8.96 km

Coniston Village

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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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10.5 km

North Shore of Coniston Water

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In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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10.8 km

Head of Coniston Lake

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

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16.8 km

The Drunken Duck Inn

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Cosy pub serving food.

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16.8 km

The Drunken Duck Inn

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Nice pub serving restaurant style food, drinks and snacks.
There are also reasonably priced rooms.
Food served 13:00 - 14:30 and 18:00 - 20:00 it's worth reserving a table, call 015394 36347

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20.8 km

Colwith Bridge

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This little road bridge lies just to the east of the popular Colwith Force, a 55-foot (17m) waterfall on the River Brathay. The river was the boundary between historic counties …

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