Lowther Castle – Small harbour, Ullswater loop from Lowther

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Lowther Castle – Small harbour, Ullswater loop from Lowther

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Lowther Castle – Small harbour, Ullswater loop from Lowther

03:35

39.3km

820m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.0 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

339 m

Lowther Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant cafe, gardens, adventure playground, walking and cycling trails.

Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.

Tip by

1.52 km

Ruins of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lake District

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Lovely smooth gravel along the river, lots of picnic and paddle spots if its sunny! Ideal for children and balance bikes too!

Tip by

4.21 km

Isla Park

Forest

19.9 km

Auterstone Wood

Forest

23.1 km

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Highlight • Rest Area

quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.

Tip by

23.2 km

Small harbour, Ullswater

Highlight • Rest Area

This isn’t Windermere, it’s Ullswater.

Tip by

29.1 km

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely bookshop/cafe with bike friendly seating. Great coffee & cake and friendly staff. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

Tip by

39.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

13.5 km

6.05 km

1.56 km

659 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

13.8 km

2.44 km

1.78 km

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Lowther Castle – Small harbour, Ullswater loop from Lowther

Lowther Castle

Ruins of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lake District

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Small harbour, Ullswater

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

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