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Buttermere Village – Newlands Pass loop from Braithwaite

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Buttermere Village – Newlands Pass loop from Braithwaite

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5.0

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109

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Buttermere Village – Newlands Pass loop from Braithwaite

01:39

22.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.6 km for 26 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.97 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Steady climb until the 22% bit to finish

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2

9.22 km

Moss Force Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

A stunning natural waterfall & a superb place to hike.

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3

9.55 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Climb

Spicy climb, almost impossible (cycling) for holiday cyclists. Walk the last bit…

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4

11.4 km

Buttermere Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks …

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5

11.6 km

St James' Church, Buttermere

Highlight • Historical Site

At the foot of the Newlands Pass watching over the village of Buttermere, is St James' Church. The original chapel dates from 1507, whilst the building in its current form …

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6

11.7 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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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7

18.2 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

13% incline on one side and 25% on the other. . but the view is worth it. Cycle towards Buttermere (there is less incline there)

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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

1.22 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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