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Gosforth - Coniston
Type:Cycle Route
Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1PQ
About
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton Bike Tour follows the annual sportive route but can be completed 365 days a year at your own pace. It's a fantastic opportunity for individuals, groups and clubs to complete one of the most challenging cycling routes in the country, over one or more days, and to get an official finish time on the Fred Whitton website.Visit www.golakes.co.uk/4seasonsfred to download the map and route
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Routes
- Description of route - Gosforth - Irton Pike Summit - Eskdale Green - Hardknott Pass - Wrynose Pass - Little Langdale - Coniston
- Length of route (miles) - 23
- Typical duration of route - 1 day
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Gosforth is 5 miles northwest of Ravenglass at the A595 turnoff.
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