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North West England

Upper Allithwaite

Simpson Ground Reservoir – High Newton Reservoir loop from Upper Allithwaite

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Upper Allithwaite

Simpson Ground Reservoir – High Newton Reservoir loop from Upper Allithwaite

Moderate

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Simpson Ground Reservoir – High Newton Reservoir loop from Upper Allithwaite

00:53

10.5km

200m

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: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

916 m

Very Steep Gravel Section

Highlight • Climb

2

3.73 km

Barrow Banks Gravel Descent with View of Windermere

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This gravel descent through Barrow Banks is perfect for newer or younger riders. Low on the technical scale, it runs through the forest with great views over the most southerly end of Windermere.

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3

4.13 km

Forest Singletrack in Lake District National Park

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4

6.09 km

Dirt Path in Lake District National Park

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5

6.33 km

Simpson Ground Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

To find this place, you have to go to the left of the small dam.

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6

9.18 km

High Newton Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This 11 acre reservoir occupies an elevated position with beautiful views over the Coniston Fells, the Cartmel Valley and over to Morecambe Bay.

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B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

2.65 km

1.75 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

3.79 km

1.31 km

244 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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