Tow Top Hill Climb loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Tow Top Hill Climb loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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Tow Top Hill Climb loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

02:19

30.8km

510m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.29 km

Tow Top Hill Climb

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Beware this Savage little climb - 20%+, dark, damp and twisty

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8.45 km

Crow Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Rolling Double Track in Lake District National Park

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There is about 1km of dirt track east from this point. Not suitable for road bike.

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27.3 km

Bay Cycleway (NCN 700) – Cold Dark North Section

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This is a great traffic-free link that avoids the busy A590. It's a lovely smooth surface with great views and is part of the Bay Cycleway (NCN 700).

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28.4 km

Forest Track in Lake District National Park

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29.6 km

Sidybank Wood

Forest

30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

6.20 km

2.18 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

9.56 km

5.36 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tow Top Hill Climb loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

Tow Top Hill Climb

Rolling Double Track in Lake District National Park

Bay Cycleway (NCN 700) – Cold Dark North Section

Forest Track in Lake District National Park

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