View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Ulverston

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View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Ulverston

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View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Ulverston

05:43

84.3km

1,210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.8 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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25.1 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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36.5 km

Wray Castle

Highlight • Castle

A National Trust property that's open for visitors from late March to late October, Wray Castle is a stunning Victorian house built in 1840. A bit of a strange sight …

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38.7 km

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Windermere West Shore gravel trail offers a peaceful, scenic route along the western edge of Lake Windermere. It’s mostly gravel, making it ideal for hybrid or mountain bikes. The …

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39.5 km

Fleming Wood

Forest

42.0 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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43.0 km

Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Structure

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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60.0 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 …

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65.5 km

Quakers' Wood

Forest

83.6 km

Ulverston and Hoad Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely market town on the Furness Peninsula, Ulverston is made up of quaint cobbled streets and historical buildings. The small town has plenty of things to see and do. …

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84.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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