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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

01:50

26.0km

490m

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 28, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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3.60 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

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5.65 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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5.90 km

Elterwater Scenic Road

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This is a fantastic road for cycling on leading north up to Elterwater. It's characterised by low stone walls on either side of the road and mountainous views to the …

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10.8 km

View of Little Langdale

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A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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11.3 km

Climb to Blea Tarn

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A steep slope, easy to descend, a bit harder to climb. The view over Blea Tarn is a nice reward.

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16.9 km

Greenhowe Caravan Park

Forest

18.8 km

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

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Fabulous sweeping, smooth tarmac through the Langdale Valley with views to die for!

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19.8 km

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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26.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

1.25 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

306 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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52 %

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Elterwater Cycling Routes – Climb to Blea Tarn loop from Grasmere

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Elterwater Cycling Routes

Elterwater Scenic Road

View of Little Langdale

Climb to Blea Tarn

Langdale Valley Scenic Route

Great Langdale Beck Footbridge

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