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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Ireby and Uldale

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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Ireby and Uldale

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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Ireby and Uldale

03:05

47.9km

550m

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: April 3, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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1.67 km

Binsey Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Binsey is a freestanding hill in the northern Lake District, north of Bassenthwaite Lake. At 447 meters high, it's one of the smaller fells, but the views from the summit …

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6.18 km

Armathwaite Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful place for a drink with a fantastic view

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7.13 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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7.50 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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7.99 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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16.7 km

Confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent

Highlight • River

The North bank of the River Derwent is a great vantage point to see the two rivers converge

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17.4 km

Cyclewise Cockermouth

Highlight • Rest Area

At Cyclewise Cockermouth our road bike experts provide professional advice on our excellent range of bikes, bike set up, bike fits and cycle repairs.

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18.0 km

Wordsworth House and Garden

Highlight • Monument

Wordsworth House rises majestically on Main Street in Cockermouth, a charming town on the edge of the Lake District. Built around 1745, the house reflects the understated grandeur of Georgian …

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25.6 km

Mill Wood

Forest

43.5 km

Cockshot Wood

Forest

47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

1.92 km

1.27 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

18.8 km

814 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

62 %

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Binsey Summit – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Ireby and Uldale

Binsey Summit

Armathwaite Hall

Bassenthwaite Lake

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

The Lakes Distillery

Confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent

Cyclewise Cockermouth

Wordsworth House and Garden

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