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North West England

Loweswater – Holme Wood Waterfall loop from Buttermere

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Loweswater – Holme Wood Waterfall loop from Buttermere

Moderate

4.0

(1)

10

riders

Loweswater – Holme Wood Waterfall loop from Buttermere

02:12

28.1km

520m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.1 km for 135 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.90 km

Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

2

5.57 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This Gate Is Just After Lanthwaite Farm Car Park, And Is A Great Place To Admire The View Of Crummock Water.

Tip by

3

9.70 km

View of the Hill Near Lake District National Park

Highlight • Summit

Approaching this mountain it makes you stop and admire the steep contour and shape. I said to myself "it is like a giant mole hill". Stunning to see.

Tip by

4

10.3 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loweswater is a peaceful lake that's often missed by many visitors. At approximately 1 mile long (1.6 km) and 0.5 mile (0.8 km) wide, it provides an excellent lake circuit …

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5

11.0 km

Holme Wood Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Holme Wood is a quiet and peaceful place to visit. The mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore is not as visited as you might expect, meaning …

Tip by

6

14.9 km

View of the Valley and Lake, Seated Rest Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from this location is fantastic. Elevated and widespread views into the valleys and mountains. There is a seated bench allowing for a rest & hydrate

Tip by

7

14.9 km

View of Loweswater and Crummock Water

Highlight • Lake

Amazing scenery and sights in this location. Some hills are prominent and steep, worth viewing them

Tip by

8

24.3 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

Tip by

B

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

8.64 km

3.86 km

252 m

143 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

6.22 km

4.52 km

977 m

853 m

143 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 12 October

15°C

8°C

24 %

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