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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Buttermere

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Buttermere

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Buttermere

03:18

48.9km

710m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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218 m

Buttermere Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks …

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5.47 km

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great little trail half in the woods, half with lovely view

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9.43 km

Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A calm lake hidden in a forested valley, Loweswater is a beautiful stretch of water which is often overlooked by Lake District visitors. Owned by the National Trust, Loweswater is …

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13.8 km

Thackmoor Wood

Forest

14.6 km

1595 Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

Workington Lamplugh

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14.6 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

24.6 km

Broadmoor

Forest

36.9 km

Thackthwaite and Loweswater Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet road with stunning views

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39.7 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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46.8 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

2.31 km

671 m

143 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

2.67 km

301 m

139 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Loweswater – Kirkstile Inn loop from Buttermere

Buttermere Village

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Loweswater

1595 Stone Archway

St Michael's Church

Thackthwaite and Loweswater Lane

Kirkstile Inn

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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