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North West England

Kirkstile Inn – View of Crummock Water loop from High Lorton

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Kirkstile Inn – View of Crummock Water loop from High Lorton

Moderate

4.7

(3)

11

riders

Kirkstile Inn – View of Crummock Water loop from High Lorton

00:55

14.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Guest House

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1

7.14 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Pub

A great mountain pub with good views, a nice beer garden, excellent beer and well-cooked food. They also have rooms if you fancy a bit of luxury and a hearty breakfast before the days running.

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2

7.16 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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3

8.00 km

Bench With View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great lunch or rest stop

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4

8.35 km

View of Crummock Water from NCN71 Route, Foulsyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

National Cycle Network route 71 crosses from the Buttermere Valley into Lorton Vale. It's known as the C2C route and has stunning views over Crummock Water.

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5

11.4 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Other

6

13.5 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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B

14.2 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.23 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

22°C

13°C

63 %

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