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View of Coniston Water – View of Coniston loop from Coniston Water

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North West England

View of Coniston Water – View of Coniston loop from Coniston Water

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5.0

(7)

184

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View of Coniston Water – View of Coniston loop from Coniston Water

03:52

43.5km

770m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.01 km

Low House

Alpine Hut

2

8.26 km

View of The Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Summit

Great view of The Old Man of Coniston, a prominent fell in the Furness Fells.

It's the highest point in the historic county of Lancashire. Rising to at least 2,632 …

Tip by

3

8.86 km

View of the Lake District Hills

Highlight • Natural

10.6 km

Back Intake

Forest

5

25.0 km

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled in the heart of Grizedale Forest, between Coniston Water and Windermere, lies the Grizedale Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre offers a range of facilities, including a new exhibition space …

Tip by

6

25.6 km

Grizedale Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

There's a fairly steep climb straight out of the gate to get up to the fireroads and trails in the Forest

Tip by

7

28.0 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

Tip by

30.5 km

Park Plantation

Forest

9

32.2 km

View of Coniston

Highlight • Viewpoint

10

36.2 km

Grizedale Gravel Forest Roads

Highlight • Forest

11

36.9 km

Hawkshead Hill to Coniston Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing smooth gravel behind tarn hows, from Hawkshead Hill to Coniston. Just watch out for the couple of drainage ditches!

Tip by

B

43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

7.92 km

4.34 km

678 m

400 m

344 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

7.40 km

6.05 km

5.17 km

354 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 9 October

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68 %

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