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North West England

Loweswater – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Kirkland

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Loweswater – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Kirkland

Hard

5.0

(2)

20

riders

Loweswater – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Kirkland

03:35

53.3km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.81 km

1595 Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

Workington Lamplugh

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4.60 km

Thackmoor Wood

Forest

4.95 km

Moss Side Wood

Forest

4

8.98 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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5

17.9 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6

21.0 km

Buttermere and Crummock Water

Highlight • Trail

Lovely stretch of road running near to the water. Chance for a bit of respite in between Newlands and Honister.

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7

26.6 km

Honister Pass

Highlight • Natural Monument

Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

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8

26.6 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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9

42.6 km

Thackthwaite and Loweswater Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet road with stunning views

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10

49.5 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

B

53.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

3.55 km

454 m

169 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

624 m

446 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

79 %

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