Loweswater – Crummock Water loop from Low Fell (summit)

Loweswater – Crummock Water loop from Low Fell (summit)

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Loweswater – Crummock Water loop from Low Fell (summit)

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37.1km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Loweswater

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A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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1.46 km

View of Loweswater

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A favourite view - with a memorial bench; great place for a snack stop.

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9.37 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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

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13.8 km

View of Buttermere Lake

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14.4 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

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Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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18.1 km

Honister Pass

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Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

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18.3 km

Start of Descent to Seatoller

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28.4 km

Crummock Water

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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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