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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Elterwater Cycle Path loop from Ambleside

01:58

25.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 19.2 km for 53 m

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After 19.3 km for 53 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.04 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

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The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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2

6.58 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

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3

9.86 km

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

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With this bridge you cross the Great Langdale Beck on the way between Elterwater and Chapel Stile. Via this bridge you also reach the Wainwright's Inn from Elterwater.

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10.6 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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In Elterwater and its surroundings, it is good for cycling. There are cycle routes through the village, including to Ambleside and Coniston.

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11.1 km

Birch Hill Wood

Forest

11.4 km

Sawrey's Wood

Forest

7

12.2 km

Homemade Cake Stall

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Cake and hot drinks honesty stall

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8

14.5 km

Elterwater Scenic Road

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This is a fantastic road for cycling on leading north up to Elterwater. It's characterised by low stone walls on either side of the road and mountainous views to the …

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9

16.5 km

Elterwater Cycle Path

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Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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19.3 km

Chesters by the River Café

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So nice to come across a great veggie cafe with outdoor seating by the river, especially one that's happy to have cyclists and hikers traipsing through it. Tasty food and …

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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

4.76 km

4.55 km

3.21 km

2.54 km

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

4.86 km

4.03 km

935 m

308 m

255 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

52 %

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