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Accessible Miles without Stiles cycle routes

There are 11 cycle friendly routes within our Miles without Stiles series of routes to suit the whole family. There are a range of country lanes, permitted cycleways and bridleways, and you can be sure of fantastic views along the way!

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Miles without Stiles Route 3: Kentmere

A linear bike ride (4.5km distance) into one of eastern Lakeland’s most beautiful valleys – OS Explorer Map OL7. Route for all.

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male and female adult, elderly male and child in pushchair walking on wide gravel path along windermere lakefront on a sunny day

Miles without Stiles Route 6: Windermere Western Shore

A tarmac road and smooth stone track (9km distance) lead you up the quiet west shore, from the bustle of Bowness and Windermere.

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elterwater on a sunny day green grass lake shore, green woodland fells in backdrop

Miles without Stiles Route 11: Elterwater to Skelwith

A stunning linear cycle route (2km each way) taking in lakeside meadows, an iconic new bridge, roaring waterfall and great food. Route for many.

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Miles without Stiles Route 14: High Yewdale

A short walk to historic Yew Tree Farm (1.5km distance) used as Beatrix Potter’s home in the Renée Zellweger film. Route for some.

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Miles without Stiles Route 15: Yewdale Bridleway

This undulating linear route (2.5km each way) goes under rocky ramparts of Yewdale fell side, through Yewdale Woods.

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Miles Without Stiles Route 16: Monk Coniston

This scenic short 3.5km distance ride takes you between the lakeshore at Monk Coniston and Coniston village.

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mixed age family with mountain bikes on coniston water lakeshore, on a sunny day

Miles Without Stiles Route 17: Coniston to Torver

A 3.5km each way ride along the shoreline of Coniston Water, with the option of returning on the Coniston Launches from Torver jetty.

Coniston to Torver Jetty route

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Miles Without Stiles Route 18: Broughton Railway

Broughton on Furness 4.5km cycle route starts in the picturesque town, then follows the old railway line which originally went to Coniston.

Broughton Railway route

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Miles Without Stiles Route 19: Dalegarth

Loop route (2.5km distance) with two spur path options, it links Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Station to Boot.

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Miles Without Stiles Route 23: Ennerdale Views

A loop ‘for all’ (2km) and a longer (4.2 km) ride along Ennerdale Water’s western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.

Ennerdale Views route

Cycling the Eskdale Trail

The Eskdale Trail is a fun day out for the whole family to explore this western valley. You can catch the La’al Ratty from Ravenglass to Dalegarth and follow the new metal fingerposts that are unique to the Eskdale Trail. If cycling is your thing, head up with your bike on a converted carriage on the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway. Then ride from the foot of the Scafell range via riverside pastures, meadows and historic oak woods of the Eskdale Valley down to Ravenglass on the Irish Sea.

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Active Travel

Active Travel' interactive journey planner for walking, wheeling and cycling can help you to plan a route according to your needs and level of confidence. Use the link below to access the journey planner.