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Bridge House, Ambleside – Coniston Village loop from Windermere

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North West England

Bridge House, Ambleside – Coniston Village loop from Windermere

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5.0

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61

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Coniston Village loop from Windermere

02:24

49.8km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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After 30.2 km for 53 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

8.32 km

Angle Wood

Forest

9.83 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

3

12.6 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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4

18.7 km

Sun Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Horrible little climb up from the main road at Troutbeck to the back road

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5

22.4 km

Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the ascent to the Kirkstone pass used on the Fred Whitton cycle route. It's quieter than the Struggle or the main road using Holbeck Lane to climb up …

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6

30.1 km

Chesters by the River Café

Highlight • Restaurant

So nice to come across a great veggie cafe with outdoor seating by the river, especially one that's happy to have cyclists and hikers traipsing through it. Tasty food and …

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7

38.2 km

Herdwicks Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

If you pedal here then you get 10% discount. Outdoor or indoor seating. Table service outside. Bike is always in sight plus there are three Sheffield stands 👌
Toilet (Gents) …

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8

38.3 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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9

40.1 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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10

43.8 km

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Highlight • Trail

Good climb from either side, as of April 2024 there are lots of holes on the Coniston side so be careful

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B

49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

18.0 km

3.49 km

765 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

82 %

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