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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Grasmere Lake loop from Lakes

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North West England

Elterwater Cycling Routes – Grasmere Lake loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Grasmere Lake loop from Lakes

01:10

23.4km

310m

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: October 15, 2026

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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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1.59 km

Chapel Stile Climb

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Tough little climb out of the Langdale Valley

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2.72 km

Red Bank Climb

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Vicious little 25%er. Fun

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9.71 km

Dunmail Raise Climb

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Slightly draggy main road climb headed North out of Grasmere. Worth it for the Thirlmere Balcony road further on over the top

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11.2 km

Grasmere Lake

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Grasmere is one of the smaller lakes and gives it's name to the village just north of the lake. It's associated with both William Wordsworth and the National Trust who …

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13.2 km

Rydal Water

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Rydal Water is one of the smaller lakes in the Lake district at about 1km long and less than 1/2km wide. It's very picturesque and was a favourite place of …

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17.9 km

Bog Lane

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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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22.8 km

Langdale Valley

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Beautiful Langdale Valley, good riding and several places to get food and drink.

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23.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

6.79 km

2.54 km

608 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

4.68 km

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< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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