The Lake District has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country with rivers, waterfalls, mountains and the beautiful lakes and reservoirs. It is also well served with a number of signed cycle routes detailed below.


Please use the links below to view full route information including descriptions, elevation profiles, interactive maps and GPS downloads.


 Short Routes: <15 miles (25km)
Route NameDistanceDifficulty
Cockermouth to Workington12 miles (20 km)**
Kendal to Windermere10 miles (16 km)**

 Mid Distance Routes: 16 - 30 miles (26-50km)
Route NameDistanceDifficulty
Windermere-Circular28 miles (45 km)***

 Long Routes: > 30 miles (50km)
Route NameDistanceDifficulty
Carlisle to Cockermouth34 miles (55 km)****
Coast to Coast Whitehaven to Tynemouth137 miles (220 km)****
Kendal to Settle43 miles (70 km)*****
Penrith to Consett53 miles (85 km)****
Whitehaven to Keswick31 miles (50 km)***
Whitehaven to Penrith53 miles (85 km)****
Whitehaven to Sunderland134 miles (215 km)****


 Lake District Cycling Links
NameDescription
Lake District National ParkOfficial site for this stunning area


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