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Ullswater at Glencoyne Bay – Patterdale Village loop from Troutbeck

Road cycling routes

North West England

Ullswater at Glencoyne Bay – Patterdale Village loop from Troutbeck

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Ullswater at Glencoyne Bay – Patterdale Village loop from Troutbeck

02:16

44.4km

750m

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: February 28, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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7.59 km

Descent from Matterdale to Ullswater

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The decent on the A5091 from Matterdale End to Ullswater is super nice with good roads and views to boot. The scenery is simply sublime to look at, and after …

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9.34 km

Ullswater at Glencoyne Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District. The main road runs around to it's west and offers a great ride and good views with plenty of places to stop for a snack or a rest.

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3

12.3 km

Helvellyn Kitchen Café

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Nice spot to stop for a bit of cake and coffee...

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4

19.8 km

View of Kirkstone Pass Hills

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If you get bored because drivers are interfering with your lightning descent of Kirkstone, I suggest stopping here to take in the views. Firstly, your temper will cool. Secondly, your …

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21.8 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

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Super fast. Take care.

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22.1 km

Kirkstone Pass

Mountain Pass

7

22.2 km

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

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One of the best descents in the Lake District. Passing the Kirstone Pass Inn on your right, head towards Patterdale and enjoy some spectacular views. A little 'technical' at the top so take care.

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28.4 km

View of Angle Tarn

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View from Patterdale

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30.4 km

Patterdale Village

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At the base of Kirkstone pass

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44.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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44.3 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

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Friday 22 May

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9°C

14 %

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