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Bewl Water Lake Circuit – View of Bewl Water loop from Scotney Castle

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Bewl Water Lake Circuit – View of Bewl Water loop from Scotney Castle

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Bewl Water Lake Circuit – View of Bewl Water loop from Scotney Castle

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9.81km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 320 m for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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218 m

Bewl Water

Highlight • Lake

Water bus/taxi takes bikes too. We rode 5.75 miles then called and they picked us up in 5 mins, amazing service and £3 each person. Service runs 9am -5pm.
It's …

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248 m

Bewl Water Café and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

The café at the visitor centre is a good place for a pre- or post-run drink, snack or meal. Sit out on the large terrace and enjoy the view.

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1.28 km

Bewl Water Lake Circuit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place to cycle around with your kids, 20km around the lake, lots of stops, benches to sit down and enjoy the view.

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3.76 km

Cycling Route Around Bewl Water

Highlight • Lake

Go anti-clockwise to get the hills out the way first!

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4.49 km

Bewl Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.78 km

View of Bewl Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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4.90 km

View of Bewl Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a nice visitor centre at Bewl, which offers a range of refreshments. It is also possible to hire a bike. You can cycle completely around the reservoir. However …

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9.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

1.19 km

1.18 km

257 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

1.72 km

886 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Bewl Water Lake Circuit – View of Bewl Water loop from Scotney Castle

Bewl Water

Bewl Water Café and Visitor Centre

Bewl Water Lake Circuit

Cycling Route Around Bewl Water

Bewl Water

View of Bewl Reservoir

View of Bewl Water

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