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Dalton Town With Newton

Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Dalton

Dalton Town With Newton

Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Dalton

Moderate

4.3

(6)

248

riders

Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Dalton

03:14

63.5km

700m

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: April 2, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.7 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Coniston is the 5th largest lake and it's 5 miles (8 km) in length. Riding up the eastern shore is great because the road is so quiet – especially compared …

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24.9 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

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27.3 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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28.7 km

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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29.5 km

Knipe Wood

Forest

31.1 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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33.0 km

Low House

Alpine Hut

34.9 km

Bleathwaite Coppice

Forest

36.8 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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39.5 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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40.1 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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63.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

20.7 km

1.28 km

1.12 km

489 m

256 m

142 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

27.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Dalton

Coniston Water

Brantwood Pier

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Brantwood House and Gardens

Head of Coniston Lake

Wilson's Arms Pub

A5084 Along Coniston Water

Coniston Water

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