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Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Lakeside Road – View of Grasmere loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Lakeside Road – View of Grasmere loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

Hard

4.3

(3)

57

riders

Thirlmere Lakeside Road – View of Grasmere loop from Castlerigg Stone Circle

02:57

44.8km

510m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.9 km for 181 m

After 25.1 km for 285 m

After 25.8 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.09 km

Thirlmere Lakeside Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great, almost traffic-free route round the quiet side of Thirlmere. Easy going on a flat road before the climb up to Dunmail Raise.

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2

12.7 km

Dunmail Raise

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Combination of off and on-road connecting Thirlmere with Grasmere. Heading Southbound the route starts with a stiff off-road climb on a well tarmaced section from the backroad round Thirlmere. Watch …

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3

18.3 km

Faeryground Café and Boat Hire

Highlight • Cafe

Here you can hire boats and visit the cafe. It's a beautiful location offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere.

While entry is free, patrons are encouraged to purchase a …

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4

18.8 km

Gingerbread Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Get Gingerbread

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5

21.0 km

Waterfall near Rydal Water and Grasmere

Highlight • Forest

Nice small waterfall just across the road from the parking between Rydal Water and Grasmere.

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6

22.6 km

The Badger Bar

Highlight • Pub

Very friendly and helpful service. The kitchen is open every day from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 19:30. Hikers are always welcome, even if they are soaked through from the rain.

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7

25.2 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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8

25.3 km

View of Grasmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice off-road multi-use paths passable on gravel or mountain bike.

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32.0 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

B

44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

19.7 km

1.77 km

1.60 km

781 m

591 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

12.5 km

1.44 km

289 m

234 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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