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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

03:12

38.8km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

Elterwater Scenic Road

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This is a fantastic road for cycling on leading north up to Elterwater. It's characterised by low stone walls on either side of the road and mountainous views to the …

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6.69 km

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

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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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11.0 km

Scroggs

Forest

12.3 km

Coniston Cycleways

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Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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20.0 km

Greenet Coppice

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21.9 km

Coniston Shore Bridleway

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Bridleway along Coniston shore. Some gates, great for kids.

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22.9 km

View of the Old Man of Coniston

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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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24.4 km

Bluebird Café

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

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28.1 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

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

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36.2 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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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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38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

11.7 km

11.6 km

1.82 km

1.17 km

326 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

11.7 km

10.0 km

3.52 km

476 m

435 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Coniston Cycleways – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Skelwith

Elterwater Scenic Road

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Coniston Cycleways

Coniston Shore Bridleway

View of the Old Man of Coniston

Bluebird Café

High Tilberthwaite Climb

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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