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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

01:16

16.4km

320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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220 m

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

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With this bridge you cross the Great Langdale Beck on the way between Elterwater and Chapel Stile. Via this bridge you also reach the Wainwright's Inn from Elterwater.

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1.13 km

Elterwater Cycle Path

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Elterwater is a wonderful lake in Langdale Valley. A smooth gravel trail leads around the water's edge, through shaded woodlands. Hugged by emerald fells, this is a beautiful spot in the Lake District.

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7.45 km

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

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Lovely smooth gravel surface, suitable for beginners or hybrid bikes. Descent on this from High Tilberthwaite really put a smile on my face!

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9.12 km

Gravel Path in Lake District National Park

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9.24 km

High Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale Gravel Bridleway

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Very good gravel that can be ridden year round.
Mind the tight S bend on the descent.

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11.8 km

View of Little Langdale

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A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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13.8 km

Homemade Cake Stall

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Cake and hot drinks honesty stall

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15.4 km

Elterwater Cycling Routes

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In Elterwater and its surroundings, it is good for cycling. There are cycle routes through the village, including to Ambleside and Coniston.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

3.72 km

2.98 km

1.96 km

798 m

672 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

6.42 km

1.96 km

740 m

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Elterwater Cycle Path – Elterwater Cycling Routes loop from Lakes

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

Elterwater Cycle Path

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

Gravel Path in Lake District National Park

High Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale Gravel Bridleway

View of Little Langdale

Homemade Cake Stall

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