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Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Lorton

Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Lorton

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4.9

(7)

250

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Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Lorton

01:44

31.1km

590m

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: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.2 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.86 km

Crummock Water

Highlight • Lake

Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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8.13 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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10.3 km

St James' Church, Buttermere

Highlight • Historical Site

At the foot of the Newlands Pass watching over the village of Buttermere, is St James' Church. The original chapel dates from 1507, whilst the building in its current form …

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10.3 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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12.2 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

13.0 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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16.7 km

Newlands Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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21.5 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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30.1 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

840 m

642 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Crummock Water – Newlands Valley loop from Lorton

Crummock Water

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

St James' Church, Buttermere

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Newlands Valley

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Lorton Village Shop

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