Skelwith Force – View of Coniston Fells loop from Ambleside

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Skelwith Force – View of Coniston Fells loop from Ambleside

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Skelwith Force – View of Coniston Fells loop from Ambleside

01:24

20.2km

300m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.18 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.17 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Brathay

Highlight • River

Great of road short cut

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3.83 km

View point looking north west

Viewpoint

5.30 km

Skelwith Force

Highlight • Waterfall

Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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5.43 km

The Trevor Woodburn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The bridge is situated on a footpath and cycle path linking Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside in Cumbria. The bridge spans the River Brathay, a short distance upstream from …

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6.19 km

Elter Water

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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7.11 km

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

Highlight • Trail

Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

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11.7 km

Ford and Footbridge at Lake District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Great place to dip your toes in a hot day if the river is low

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13.0 km

View of Coniston Fells

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you are afforded breathtaking views of the Coniston Fells. This mountain range features several notable peaks including Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, and Dow Crag.

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