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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cumberland

Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cumberland

Moderate

5.0

(4)

150

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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cumberland

01:34

31.5km

320m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

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Bus stop

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4.81 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 will find The Lakes Distillery serving spirits, a few pubs, and Bassenthwaite Sailing Club. The lake is also home to the vendace, a rare and endangered fish which is only found in Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite.

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5.18 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 north of the national park makes it quieter than the likes of Ullswater, Derwent Water and Windermere. However, it is technically the only lake in the Lake District, the others being meres and waters.

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14.1 km

4Play Cycles

Highlight • Structure

4 Play Cycles is a great local bike shop with spares, repairs, new bikes and local knowledge. They also organise local bike rides if you're staying in the area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursday and Sunday.

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23.0 km

The Lakes Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Home of the future Lakes Malt. Whiskey Tours, a gift shop and a fine Bistro!

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24.9 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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25.0 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Structure

29.0 km

Seacross Wood

Forest

31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

595 m

155 m

125 m

101 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

14.7 km

< 100 m

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Bassenthwaite Lake – The Lakes Distillery loop from Cumberland

Bassenthwaite Lake

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

4Play Cycles

The Lakes Distillery

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

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