A66 Cycle Route
A long stage or multi-day section of about 155.9 km through the Lake District, with the main interest in fells, lakes, stone walls, valleys and village paths.
- Distance
- 156.1 km
- Time
- 16 h 43 min
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Multi-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
The route is a loop itinerary of about 155.9 km in the Lake District. The elevation range is roughly 96-442 m. The main reference points are Keswick, Ambleside, Ullswater, which help with orientation at the start, along the route and near the finish.
A bike makes the route faster, but it also requires a better plan for water, repairs and safe road crossings.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
Нет
With a dog
С осторожностью
By bike
Да
With a stroller
Нет
Signal
Местами
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use trains to Windermere, Penrith or Oxenholme and continue by bus or ferry to the relevant village or lakeshore stop.
By car
Drive to the village, lake car park or fell access point. Narrow roads are common.
Parking
Use official paid car parks in villages, lake areas and trailheads. Avoid blocking farm tracks.
What to expect
A66 Cycle Route
Keswick
Ambleside
Ullswater
fells
Difficult sections and safety
Near the water, wind and wet shore sections can slow the route. After rain, stones, roots and sand become more tiring than the distance suggests.
How much time to allow
One long stage
7-10 h
Full route
several days
Cycling option
only for prepared riders
Best time to go
The best window around Keswick is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
helmet
repair kit
bike lights
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Asphalt 100%
Surface is defined for 97.9 km of 156.1 km.
Asphalt
100% · 97.9 km
Route photos
8 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use trains to Windermere, Penrith or Oxenholme and continue by bus or ferry to the relevant village or lakeshore stop
Is this route suitable for children?
Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 156.1 km, hard.
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