Hawkshead Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Hawkshead Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Hawkshead Village – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

05:00

73.9km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.59 km

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

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Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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14.6 km

Cafe Ambio at Grizedale Visitors Centre

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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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19.3 km

Hawkshead Village

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Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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25.8 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

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38.1 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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39.1 km

Carr Howes

Forest

41.0 km

Tongue Intake Plantation

Forest

46.7 km

Coniston Cycleways

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Cycle path heads out of Coniston towards Tilbetthwaite

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55.0 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

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This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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56.1 km

Coniston Water

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Coniston Water is a lake in the Lake District region of North West England. The third largest by volume, after Windermere and Ullswater, it's the fifth-largest by area.

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