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Kirkstile Inn – Loweswater loop from Cockermouth

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Kirkstile Inn – Loweswater loop from Cockermouth

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Kirkstile Inn – Loweswater loop from Cockermouth

02:46

43.0km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.78 km for 166 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.86 km

View Towards Buttermere

Highlight • Lake

2

6.86 km

River Cocker

Highlight • River

Running through the Lake District National Park, the River Cocker flows through the Buttermere Valley, Crummock Water, Lorton Vale and Cockermouth, before joining the River Derwent. 12 miles (19 km) …

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3

12.7 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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4

14.7 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 …

Tip by

5

20.1 km

Muddy Off-Road Hill

Highlight • Climb

push your bike, or cycle round

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27.7 km

Bartle Plantation

Forest

29.2 km

Bleabank Wood

Forest

33.5 km

Sandybeck Meadow National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

39.5 km

Views from Hundith Hill Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

961 m

293 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

15.4 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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