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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

01:31

21.7km

240m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.06 km for 222 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.18 km

Skelwith Force

Highlight • Waterfall

Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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2

6.29 km

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

Highlight • River

With this bridge you cross the Great Langdale Beck on the way between Elterwater and Chapel Stile. Via this bridge you also reach the Wainwright's Inn from Elterwater.

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3

7.35 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Highlight • Trail

Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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9.26 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

5

10.9 km

Gravel Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Very good flat wide gravel road.

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6

15.7 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Highlight • Viewpoint

In Elterwater and its surroundings, it is good for cycling. There are cycle routes through the village, including to Ambleside and Coniston.

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7

15.9 km

Elterwater Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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8

19.3 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day the view is stunning

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9

21.5 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

B

21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

6.18 km

2.85 km

1.18 km

1.15 km

896 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

4.09 km

3.01 km

1.78 km

255 m

224 m

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