Lamplugh Loop & Loweswater

About

The loop begins by skirting along the edge of the fells with dramatic and atmospheric views over the valleys of the River Keekle and Dub Beck to distant villages and the rearing hills beyond. Each small summit along the way rewards the rider with new views and short but steep descents. Finally turning towards the hills, the route then heads towards scenic Loweswater with its long and satisfying descent which then turns into the challenging return climb! Heading back through Lamplugh following the C2C cycle route, the steep craggy lakeshore of Ennerdale Water can be seen to the left before dipping down into Kirkland and then joining the cycle path for a traffic-free spin back to Cleator Moor.

Grade: Medium-Hard. All on-road and cycle path

Start/finish: Mining sculptures in Cleator Moor Market Square

Parking: Car park in the Market Square (see map)