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Allerdale
Borrowdale

Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Allerdale
Borrowdale

Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

Hard

5.0

(4)

94

riders

Newlands Pass – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Borrowdale

02:08

28.8km

640m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.52 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

2

7.11 km

Cycling the West Bank of Derwent Water

Highlight • Cycleway

3

7.52 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

7.65 km

View of Derwent Water from Brandlehow

Highlight • Lake

Lovely spot with a convenient bench on Brandlehow for taking in the views over Derwent Water.

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5

8.68 km

Cycling Route Along Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

13.4 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

13% incline on one side and 25% on the other. . but the view is worth it. Cycle towards Buttermere (there is less incline there)

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7

16.7 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Steady climb until the 22% bit to finish

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18.0 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

9

20.8 km

Buttermere and Crummock Water

Highlight • Trail

Lovely stretch of road running near to the water. Chance for a bit of respite in between Newlands and Honister.

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10

26.3 km

Honister Pass

Highlight • Natural Monument

Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

5.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

11°C

1°C

89 %

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