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Rydal Water Beach – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Skelwith

Rydal Water Beach – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

Hard

4.7

(7)

39

riders

Rydal Water Beach – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

02:17

36.0km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.70 km for 160 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.86 km

Rydal Water Beach

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Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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2

6.93 km

This is a beatiful spot between Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake with a footbridge over the River Rothay.

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3

7.84 km

View of Grasmere

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Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

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8.70 km

Grasmere

Lake

5

10.8 km

Chapel Stile Climb

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Tough little climb out of the Langdale Valley

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6

13.5 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

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Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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15.5 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

8

21.8 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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A glorious series of traffic-free trails near Elterwater village and alongside Great Langdale Beck.

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9

22.0 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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10

34.8 km

Nice way to avoid the roads into Ambleside. Good for campers in Low Wray.

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B

36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

12.1 km

5.45 km

3.58 km

1.27 km

175 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

9.80 km

8.97 km

4.55 km

265 m

212 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 23 May

21°C

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