Highlight • Viewpoint
Coniston Water
Road cycling
4.7
(49)
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Location: Blawith And Subberthwaite, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
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July 31, 2022
Road cycling
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of Coniston from across the lake as the finest in England. Arthur Ransome based Swallows and Amazons here and maybe one of the three islands is Wild Cat Island?
September 17, 2018
Road cycling
November 12, 2023
Road cycling
Can get busy in the summer months though.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Coniston Water
4
riders
80.0km
04:08
880m
880m
This moderate 49.7-mile road cycling loop from Ulverston explores coastal views and Coniston Water in Lake District National Park.
4
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.3
(6)
242
riders
63.5km
03:14
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Elevation 40 m
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Location: Blawith And Subberthwaite, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom