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Keswick and Buttermere loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

Keswick and Buttermere loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

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Keswick and Buttermere loop from Workington – Lake District National Park

05:00

93.8km

1,260m

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: June 12, 2024

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Navvies Bridge

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Navvies Bridge is a modern pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Derwent in Workington, Cumbria, built in 2011 to replace an earlier bridge that was destroyed in the 2009 …

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41.0 km

Borrowdale Road Along Derwent Water

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Running south from Keswick, Borrowdale Road traces the eastern edge of the beautiful Derwent Water. It's a lovely scenic stretch, with views of the lake and mountains, giving it an …

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55.6 km

Newlands Valley

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The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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59.2 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

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

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60.1 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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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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64.0 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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65.4 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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72.0 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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93.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.0 km

7.63 km

1.93 km

1.15 km

232 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

41.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Navvies Bridge

Borrowdale Road Along Derwent Water

Newlands Valley

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Crummock Water

View of Loweswater

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