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Grizedale Car Park – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

Grizedale Car Park – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

Grizedale Car Park – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

01:42

22.2km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.87 km

Grizedale Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Parking is 24hrs and can be paid online if not possible at the machine

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6.43 km

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled in the heart of Grizedale Forest, between Coniston Water and Windermere, lies the Grizedale Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre offers a range of facilities, including a new exhibition space …

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9.40 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

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9.71 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

11.8 km

View of Coniston from the Grizedale descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not much to actually see when in the forest other than trees but getting to and fro offers inch views

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13.9 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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15.3 km

Brantwood House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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16.1 km

Knipe Wood

Forest

19.1 km

High Cross

Highlight • Rest Area

High Cross parking and seating area is located at the top of Hawkshead Hill. It is a welcome stop for a break for many bikers and hikers. The views are spectacular

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22.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

6.74 km

391 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

5.31 km

4.23 km

1.71 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

53 %

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Grizedale Car Park – View of Coniston Water loop from Hawkshead

Grizedale Car Park

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

View of Coniston Water

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

View of Coniston from the Grizedale descent

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Brantwood House and Gardens

High Cross

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