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Coniston, Great Langdale & Windermere loop — Lake District National Park

Coniston, Great Langdale & Windermere loop — Lake District National Park

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5.0

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Coniston, Great Langdale & Windermere loop — Lake District National Park

05:03

61.9km

900m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 5, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 3.82 km for 498 m

After 57.6 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.82 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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32.1 km

Blea Tarn

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The roads to and from Blea Tarn are absolutely spectacular. For cyclists, the climb from the North (Oxendale) is the toughest (best) and is one of the best climbs in the Lakes.

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35.9 km

Langdale Gravel Path

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Langdale is one of the prettiest areas of the Lake District. Flanked by giant fells sculpted during the Ice Age, you ride along smooth gravel through spectacular landscapes that have …

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42.1 km

Elterwater Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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51.1 km

Wray Castle

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A National Trust property that's open for visitors from late March to late October, Wray Castle is a stunning Victorian house built in 1840. A bit of a strange sight …

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57.6 km

Windermere Ferry

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The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can …

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61.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

13.5 km

12.0 km

5.52 km

2.77 km

800 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

17.7 km

10.1 km

7.66 km

255 m

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Coniston, Great Langdale & Windermere loop — Lake District National Park

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Blea Tarn

Langdale Gravel Path

Elterwater Cycle Path

Wray Castle

Windermere Ferry

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