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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

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(7)

157

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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

02:31

43.5km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.76 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

The Brows

Forest

6.46 km

Cunsey Wood

Forest

15.1 km

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Highlight • Trail

Good climb from either side, as of April 2024 there are lots of holes on the Coniston side so be careful

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18.6 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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21.0 km

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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22.4 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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24.8 km

Brantwood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pier onto the lake. Wonderful views, perfect to jump in for a swim!

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27.0 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Coniston is the 5th largest lake and it's 5 miles (8 km) in length. Riding up the eastern shore is great because the road is so quiet – especially compared …

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34.0 km

Tottlebank Lanes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet lanes on the L&D loop around Tottlebank

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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

13.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

30°C

17°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 13, 2021,Coniston Hawkshead loop

Back in The Lakes with a more sedate schedule. Nice quiet loop with Vics including a 20% er with no walking!

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Head of Coniston Lake – Coniston Water loop from Finsthwaite

Hawkshead Hill Climb and Descent

Head of Coniston Lake

Brantwood House and Gardens

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Brantwood Pier

Coniston Water

Tottlebank Lanes

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