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Crosthwaite And Lyth

Lyth Valley – Crook Climb loop from Crosthwaite

Moderate

4.1

(7)

301

riders

Lyth Valley – Crook Climb loop from Crosthwaite

02:35

50.2km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.28 km

Lyth Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Noticeably quieter than the rest of the Lakes, the Lyth Valley is prime riding territory with more rolling hills, less mountainous terrain, scenic woodland, and little lanes.

Springtime is when …

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2

5.95 km

Flower Cottage Above Brigsteer

Highlight • Settlement

This beautiful cottage above Brigsteer greets you as you head into or out of the Eastern side of the Lyth Valley

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6.46 km

Brigsteer Park

Forest

4

7.80 km

Good riding

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5

11.7 km

Sedgwick Aqueduct and Village

Highlight • Historical Site

There is an old aqueduct in Sedgwick, which the Lancaster Canal Trail takes you through. If you wish to take the time to explore, the residents of Sedgwick have very …

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6

26.3 km

More! The Artisan Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

A real gem, this bakery has been around for about a decade and, as well as being a wholesale supplier for the best places in the Lakes, it also has …

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7

29.0 km

Crook Climb

Highlight • Trail

Lovely Road from Staveley to Crook

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32.6 km

Mountjoy Wood

Forest

9

36.9 km

It's great when you stumble across such a good local pub that's really welcoming to cyclists. Great food, nice atmosphere and stunning surroundings.

It's also a cute B&B so you …

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10

40.8 km

Levens Village Stone Bus Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

If it rains a lot and it certainly did when we cycled this route watch for water coming up through the floor!

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B

50.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

4.31 km

1.38 km

349 m

281 m

145 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

14.3 km

145 m

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Thursday 23 July

19°C

9°C

15 %

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