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Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater and the pier loop from Patterdale

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Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater and the pier loop from Patterdale

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Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater and the pier loop from Patterdale

03:13

51.8km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 214 m

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Start point

Parking

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12.1 km

Ullswater Lakeshore Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely road along the north shore of Ullswater Lake with great climbs up Watermillock or Matterdale on the right, and the savage Kirkstone Pass straight on through Glenridding.

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12.3 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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12.8 km

View of Ullswater and the pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

stunning views accross the lake

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13.5 km

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely bookshop/cafe with bike friendly seating. Great coffee & cake and friendly staff. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

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22.7 km

A ruined medieval castle in Penrith, Penrith Castle has witnessed many turbulent eras of British history. Built between 1399 and 1470 to defend against Scottish raids, the castle passed between various noble men throughout its lifespan, before being sold to the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company at the end of the 19th century. Today, the castle is looked after by English Heritage and listed as a Grade I listed building.

the castle is open 7.30am until 9pm and entrance is free of charge. You can find more information, here: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/penrith-castle

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30.7 km

Greystoke Village Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Greystoke is a village in Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District. There has been a church here since 1255 and the cross in the village square dates back to the early 1600's.

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36.7 km

Basecamp North Lakes Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe easily accessed across the A66 from the north. Worth the minor detour for good coffee, food and cakes. The pies are awesome if you’re hungry!

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51.3 km

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

Highlight • Viewpoint

51.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

17.2 km

2.12 km

2.08 km

225 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

576 m

115 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

4°C

52 %

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Ullswater Lakeshore Road – View of Ullswater and the pier loop from Patterdale

Ullswater Lakeshore Road

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

View of Ullswater and the pier

Verey Books Café & Bookshop

Penrith Castle

Greystoke Village Cross

Basecamp North Lakes Cafe

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

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