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View of Derwent Water – Grasmere Lake loop from Lorton

View of Derwent Water – Grasmere Lake loop from Lorton

Hard

305

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View of Derwent Water – Grasmere Lake loop from Lorton

05:31

105km

1,820m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.9 km for 72 m

After 45.9 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.00 km

Whinlatter Pass

Mountain Pass

13.2 km

View of Derwent Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a stunning, quiet lane running from Hawes End to the Grange, going past Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve, overlooking Derwent Water. This is pristine Lake District scenery with …

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16.9 km

Grange Old School

Alpine Hut

18.0 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

25.1 km

Sheepclose Plantation

Forest

39.7 km

Mountain Pass

45.5 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Grasmere is one of the smaller lakes and gives it's name to the village just north of the lake. It's associated with both William Wordsworth and the National Trust who …

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45.9 km

Penny Rock Wood

Forest

47.5 km

Rydal Water

Highlight • Lake

Rydal Water is one of the smaller lakes in the Lake district at about 1km long and less than 1/2km wide. It's very picturesque and was a favourite place of …

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50.7 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Made famous by Wiggins in theTour of Britain when he got of to run with his bike- this was more a cheeky nod to Froome's jog on the Tour de …

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55.0 km

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the best descents in the Lake District. Passing the Kirstone Pass Inn on your right, head towards Patterdale and enjoy some spectacular views. A little 'technical' at the top so take care.

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68.7 km

Descent from Matterdale to Ullswater

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The decent on the A5091 from Matterdale End to Ullswater is super nice with good roads and views to boot. The scenery is simply sublime to look at, and after …

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85.6 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful scenery along the way. Highly recommended. But can be busy.

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95.3 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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105 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

44.8 km

9.33 km

997 m

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

92.0 km

12.3 km

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

13°C

22 %

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View of Derwent Water – Grasmere Lake loop from Lorton

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