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Kendal and Levens loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

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Kendal and Levens loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

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Kendal and Levens loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

03:08

49.4km

490m

Cycling

Embark on the Kendal and Levens loop from Windermere for a challenging touring cycling adventure through the Lake District National Park. This difficult route spans 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and features a significant elevation gain of 1615 feet (492 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 7 minutes to complete.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.1 km for 150 m

After 14.3 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.2 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Highlight • Settlement

Through the centre of Kendal town, this section of National Cycle Route 6 is a shared use path alongside the River Kent.

Enjoy this traffic-free path to navigate through the …

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15.0 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The leaves can make it quite slippery under foot and wheels. It’s a great little trail for getting to the outskirts of Kendal without going on the road.

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26.6 km

Road Beneath Whitbarrow Scar

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet section of road that runs parallel to the impressive cragface of the scar

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38.1 km

Hare & Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Smart country pub with bike-friendly outdoor seating open Wed-Sun 12-10. Good veggie/vegan options.

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47.6 km

Lickbarrow Road Scenic View

Highlight • Trail

As soon as you get out of the busy Windermere, it becomes rural with the typical hills and rocks. However, the roads are getting narrower. Fortunately, there is hardly any traffic, so you can ride your bike in peace.

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

10.8 km

1.77 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

7.20 km

803 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Kendal and Levens loop from Windermere – Lake District National Park

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Lancaster Canal Trail

Road Beneath Whitbarrow Scar

Hare & Hounds

Lickbarrow Road Scenic View

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