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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Kirkland

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Kirkland

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Kirkland

02:30

38.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.52 km

View of Ennerdale Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.02 km

1595 Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

Workington Lamplugh

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6.81 km

Thackmoor Wood

Forest

7.16 km

Moss Side Wood

Forest

11.2 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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13.2 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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17.4 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Other

19.6 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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25.7 km

Thackthwaite and Loweswater Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet road with stunning views

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32.6 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

38.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

311 m

169 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

15.3 km

480 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Kirkland

View of Ennerdale Water

1595 Stone Archway

Loweswater

Kirkstile Inn

View of Crummock Water

Lorton Village Shop

Thackthwaite and Loweswater Lane

St Michael's Church

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