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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Keswick

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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Keswick

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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Keswick

05:46

93.2km

810m

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: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.73 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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395 m

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A really quirky cafe with great artwork, a welcoming attitude to cyclists, and great cakes (especially the cheese scones). Nice and handy as it is on the way into Keswick …

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1.38 km

View from Friar's Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Jutting into Derwentwater, Friar's Crag has clear views over Derwent Isle and across Derwentwater. On clear days, you can see across the lake to the National Trust owned property Brandlehow …

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2.15 km

Keswick

Highlight • Settlement

Found a few miles from the banks of Derwentwater Lake, Keswick is one of the most famous towns in the Lake District. Here, you will find a huge number of …

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3.81 km

Portinscale Suspension Footbridge

Highlight • River

The main road from Keswick to Cockermouth used to take you through the village of Portinscale via a two arched stone bridge known as the Long Bridge. There were plans …

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4.98 km

Hodgson How

Forest

11.6 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

15.6 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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17.4 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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17.8 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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85.7 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

93.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

36.6 km

10.7 km

2.31 km

1.95 km

862 m

717 m

Surfaces

74.8 km

15.4 km

1.94 km

1.15 km

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

12°C

70 %

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Keswick – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Keswick

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

View from Friar's Crag

Keswick

Portinscale Suspension Footbridge

Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Bassenthwaite Lake

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

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