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View of Esthwaite Water – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

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View of Esthwaite Water – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

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View of Esthwaite Water – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

01:39

24.7km

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: July 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.82 km for 73 m

After 11.8 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.86 km

The Brows

Forest

8.17 km

View of Esthwaite Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.88 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

Tip by

11.8 km

St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead

Highlight • Historical Site

"Doors Open" during our visit and well worth it.

Tip by

12.0 km

The Little Ice Cream Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Very generous scoops of ice cream

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12.0 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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12.1 km

Hawkshead Grammar School

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hawkshead Grammar School, founded in 1585 by the Archbishop of York and closed in 1909, is recommended to every visitor of the small Cumbrian town. Entry

No doubt the …

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13.5 km

View Across Esthwaite Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.6 km

Hill Top Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

1.12 km

860 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

6.14 km

927 m

521 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 4 August

18°C

12°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of Esthwaite Water – Hawkshead Village loop from Finsthwaite

View of Esthwaite Water

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead

The Little Ice Cream Shop

Hawkshead Village

Hawkshead Grammar School

View Across Esthwaite Water

Hill Top Farm

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