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Kirkstile Inn – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Castle Inn A591 S bound

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Kirkstile Inn – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Castle Inn A591 S bound

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Kirkstile Inn – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Castle Inn A591 S bound

02:55

46.5km

480m

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: June 26, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.57 km

Views from Hundith Hill Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.9 km

View Towards Buttermere

Highlight • Lake

14.4 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Other

15.7 km

Thackthwaite Wood

Forest

16.0 km

Crofthill Wood

Forest

18.7 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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25.2 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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28.0 km

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Highlight • Structure

44.7 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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45.1 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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46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

559 m

143 m

123 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

15.1 km

260 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 11 July

26°C

14°C

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Kirkstile Inn – Bassenthwaite Lake loop from Castle Inn A591 S bound

Views from Hundith Hill Road

View Towards Buttermere

View of Crummock Water

Kirkstile Inn

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

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