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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Broughton

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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Broughton

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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Broughton

03:08

48.7km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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14.0 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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14.3 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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15.6 km

Armathwaite Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful place for a drink with a fantastic view

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28.0 km

Binsey Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Binsey is a freestanding hill in the northern Lake District, north of Bassenthwaite Lake. At 447 meters high, it's one of the smaller fells, but the views from the summit …

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35.5 km

View of the Mountains in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The scenery surrounding this location is stunning. It feels like you're driving a few miles and seeing the same mountains, just from slightly different angles.
Even the bad weather couldn't dampen my spirits.

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36.5 km

Isle bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Isel Bridge, located near Setmurthy in the northern Lake District, is an elegant Grade II-listed bridge that spans the River Derwent. Built in 1812 to replace an older bridge dating …

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38.1 km

Hewthwaite Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Hewthwaite Hall is a characterful 16th-century farmhouse in Setmurthy, Cumbria, notable for its robust architecture and rich historical details. The whitewashed stone façade with its raised greenslate roof and gabled …

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

1.89 km

1.23 km

412 m

273 m

132 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

22.2 km

745 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

15°C

8°C

34 %

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Bassenthwaite Lake – Binsey Summit loop from Broughton

The Lakes Distillery

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

Armathwaite Hall

Binsey Summit

View of the Mountains in Lake District National Park

Isle bridge

Hewthwaite Hall

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