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Elter Water

Elter Water

Highlight • Lake

Elter Water

Mountain biking

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5.0

(3)

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(1)

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

August 4, 2026

Elter Water is a beautiful little lake surrounded by some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. To the northwest is a classic view of the Langdale Pikes, an iconic skyline. The lake lends its name to the charming village of Elterwater, also to the northwest. An excellent stone slab trail links to the village via the lake shore to nearby Skelwith Bridge.

Kalle 🥾🚴🏃‍♂️

July 30, 2025

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Elter Wate is a small mountain lake near the village of the same name

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Skelwith Force – River Brathay loop from Skelwith

15.8km

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Skelwith Force – River Brathay loop from Great Langdale

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Skelwith Force – View of Coniston Fells loop from Ambleside

20.2km

01:24

300m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Sunday 23 August

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Elter Water

#1.

Skelwith Force – River Brathay loop from Skelwith

#2.

Skelwith Force – River Brathay loop from Great Langdale

#3.

Skelwith Force – View of Coniston Fells loop from Ambleside

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