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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

04:09

62.4km

870m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 26.7 km for 1.03 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Nicholas Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Troutbeck Village

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An idyllic mountain village with magnificent views of the fells above the Gelichnamigen creek.

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26.6 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

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This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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27.2 km

Windermere Ferry

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The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can …

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40.7 km

View of the Langdales

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On a clear day the view is stunning

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47.5 km

Climb to Blea Tarn

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Stunning road section between Little and Great Langdale valleys

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53.1 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

55.0 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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56.0 km

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

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Beautiful phot spot

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56.8 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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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

20.6 km

5.53 km

3.24 km

1.45 km

993 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.5 km

4.39 km

2.02 km

463 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Windermere Ferry – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Grasmere

Troutbeck Village

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry

View of the Langdales

Climb to Blea Tarn

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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