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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

03:21

52.0km

590m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent

Highlight • River

The North bank of the River Derwent is a great vantage point to see the two rivers converge

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1.98 km

Cyclewise Cockermouth

Highlight • Rest Area

At Cyclewise Cockermouth our road bike experts provide professional advice on our excellent range of bikes, bike set up, bike fits and cycle repairs.

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2.62 km

Wordsworth House and Garden

Highlight • Monument

Wordsworth House rises majestically on Main Street in Cockermouth, a charming town on the edge of the Lake District. Built around 1745, the house reflects the understated grandeur of Georgian …

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10.2 km

Mill Wood

Forest

28.1 km

Cockshot Wood

Forest

35.1 km

Over Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Over Water is a secluded lake in the northern part of the Lake District National Park. It lies at an altitude of 188 meters and was artificially enlarged by a …

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40.9 km

Armathwaite Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful place for a drink with a fantastic view

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41.9 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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42.3 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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42.7 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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52.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

2.24 km

1.27 km

276 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

20.2 km

992 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Today

Friday 17 July

22°C

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24 %

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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cockermouth

Confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent

Cyclewise Cockermouth

Wordsworth House and Garden

Over Water

Armathwaite Hall

Bassenthwaite Lake

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

The Lakes Distillery

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