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Upper Allithwaite

Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

Road cycling routes

North West England

Upper Allithwaite

Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

Moderate

5.0

(3)

129

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Coniston Village – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

03:08

56.0km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.5 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.84 km

Wood Heads

Forest

2

14.1 km

Tottlebank Lanes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet lanes on the L&D loop around Tottlebank

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3

22.7 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coniston is the 5th largest of the Lake District lakes at just over 5miles long.
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of …

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4

23.2 km

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A5084 is great for a fast ride with great scenery, or at least this section is. After Coniston it gets steeper and hard work. Pass Thrang Crag Woods here which provides some shelter.

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5

25.9 km

Wilson's Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

Family owned pub with rooms. Local cask ales are complimented with a range of lager beer, wines, soft drinks etc. Glamping pods, bar meals and snacks, takeaway food, ample outside …

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29.8 km

Low House

Alpine Hut

7

30.0 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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Tip by

8

31.8 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

Tip by

9

35.6 km

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Highlight • Trail

Good climb from either side, as of April 2024 there are lots of holes on the Coniston side so be careful

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46.5 km

The Brows

Forest

11

50.7 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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B

56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.6 km

9.96 km

1.09 km

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

25.3 km

267 m

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Sunday 4 October

18°C

14°C

28 %

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