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Upper Allithwaite

High Newton Reservoir loop from Upper Allithwaite

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Upper Allithwaite

High Newton Reservoir loop from Upper Allithwaite

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High Newton Reservoir loop from Upper Allithwaite

01:07

13.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.99 km

Barrow Banks Gravel Descent with View of Windermere

Highlight • Trail

This gravel descent through Barrow Banks is perfect for newer or younger riders. Low on the technical scale, it runs through the forest with great views over the most southerly end of Windermere.

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2

4.39 km

Forest Singletrack in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

3

6.82 km

Rolling Double Track in Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There is about 1km of dirt track east from this point. Not suitable for road bike.

Tip by

9.30 km

HIgh Loft Wood

Forest

5

12.0 km

High Newton Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This 11 acre reservoir occupies an elevated position with beautiful views over the Coniston Fells, the Cartmel Valley and over to Morecambe Bay.

Tip by

B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

4.88 km

660 m

229 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

4.10 km

4.00 km

319 m

229 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 23 October

13°C

5°C

98 %

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