View of Pillar – Ennerdale Water Lakeside Path loop from Cleator Moor

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View of Pillar – Ennerdale Water Lakeside Path loop from Cleator Moor

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View of Pillar – Ennerdale Water Lakeside Path loop from Cleator Moor

03:30

47.8km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.7 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Whitehaven to Ennerdale Cycleway

Highlight • Trail

The first 5 or so mile has a good purpose built cycleway / path which has not real climbs, like a steady blue graded trail. This allows you to quickly …

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High Leys National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

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View of Snow-Capped Mountains, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the view to the right side, looking over to the snow capped mountains. It was November 19th 2024, temperature down to zero at the waters edge. Heading further …

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16.5 km

View of Anglers Crag and Robin Hood's Chair

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the prominent sights you see on this trail, Anglers Grag & Robin Hoods Chair are rugged rock formations that stick out into Ennerdale Water. It's a …

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21.0 km

View of the Mountain in Lake District National Park

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Riding through the valley some of the mountains tend to be daunting, this one especially. There are areas where scree has fallen, even one section where the trail path was covered but still able to ride over it. Great views

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22.3 km

View of the Gravel Path in Lake District National Park

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The track here suddenly has no trees on the track edge and is slightly more open land. There is a slight rise that your climbing, the surface is compact but …

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24.8 km

Water Ford and Rest Area

Highlight • River

At this point you are effectively as far as the trail goes before heading back towards the start point. There is a man made water ford that is easy enough …

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28.6 km

View of Pillar

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At over 800m high, Pillar is the highest mountain in the Pillar group. It is a popular summit for hikers completing the Mosedale Horseshoe which reaches from Steeple to Yewbarrow.

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32.7 km

Ennerdale Water Lakeside Path

Highlight • Trail

This is such a beautiful beginning to what at times can be a gruelling ride. The trail along the north bank of Ennerdale Water is flat, peaceful and sheltered - …

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