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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

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5.0

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Grasmere Lake – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

01:35

20.0km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.02 km for 160 m

After 12.5 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

215 m

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.83 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

3

5.17 km

Loughrigg Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

4

7.06 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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5

7.16 km

View of Grasmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

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6

7.42 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just sit back, relax,have some snacks and enjoy the views

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7

13.3 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rydal Water at its best.

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14.8 km

Steps End Wood

Forest

9

18.2 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

4.75 km

4.35 km

3.74 km

1.06 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

6.33 km

1.74 km

617 m

359 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

8°C

25 %

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