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North Shore of Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Hawkshead

North Shore of Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Hawkshead

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North Shore of Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Hawkshead

01:25

25.5km

450m

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: March 27, 2026

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After 16.2 km for 53 m

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After 16.3 km for 53 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 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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6.27 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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6.53 km

North Shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

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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8.06 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is quite 'touristy' small village but less so than Ambleside. A few pubs, cafés and shops, it is worth a look around.

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8.14 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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16.2 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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16.4 km

Regional Route 37 — Skelwith Bridge to Brathay

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Takes you off the main road but it's much hillier and slower

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19.0 km

Bog Lane

Highlight • Trail

great way to avoid busier roads. Quiet and scenic (turn right at the T Junction in Skelwith Fold for short diversion to the top of Spy Hill and a great view up the Langdale Valley

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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

8.20 km

159 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

5.21 km

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

11°C

92 %

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North Shore of Coniston Water – Coniston Village loop from Hawkshead

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Head of Coniston Lake

North Shore of Coniston Water

Coniston Village

Herdwicks Cafe

Chesters by the River Café

Regional Route 37 — Skelwith Bridge to Brathay

Bog Lane

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