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Coniston Cycleways – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Coniston Water

Coniston Cycleways – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Coniston Water

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Coniston Cycleways – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Coniston Water

01:18

20.3km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.51 km

Coniston Cycleways

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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4.51 km

Yewdale Crag

Highlight • Forest

Yewdale Crag is a very steep slope on the right side as you ride through, the angle of eyesight to see the top of the Crag is looking up considerably. …

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5.24 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long ish climb with some steep sections. Beautiful views either side. Generally quite a quiet road.

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8.34 km

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth gravel surface, suitable for beginners or hybrid bikes. Descent on this from High Tilberthwaite really put a smile on my face!

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10.8 km

Hodge Close Quarry

Highlight • Climb

The Hodge Close quarry is one of the many slate quarries in the Tilberthwaite valley, between Langdale and Coniston. This quarry was worked until the early 1960s.
The Hodge Close …

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17.0 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a picnic or a stop at the lake café.

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17.2 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely cafe with bike hire, boat hire and a car park. Links up to the bridleways.

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18.7 km

View of the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Summit

Well maintained flat gravel trails.

Remember to look up and take in the fells surrounding Coniston, including one of the higher fells – The Old Man of Coniston.

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.93 km

5.74 km

4.29 km

1.92 km

1.77 km

632 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

4.92 km

4.60 km

3.61 km

746 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

18°C

14°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Coniston Cycleways – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Coniston Water

Coniston Cycleways

Yewdale Crag

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Hodge Close Quarry

View of Coniston Water

Bluebird Café

View of the Old Man of Coniston

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