Grisedale Pike is to the right of you as you head up the fell side. The nicest cycle routes at (or near) Bassenthwaite Lake on RouteYou. ... Whinlatter circuit | Cycle route | 43.7 mi | EN. Keep on the ridgeline, along the slight depression, bear right as the path steepens to climb a grass bank with footholds cut into it. Offline. Either it gets too rocky or wet, but this is our go to loop in the northern lakes. On Sunday Number 14 did an early morning circuit of Bassenthwaite Lake. Liam Beaty (Hawick CC) is last man off in the event, while others down to tackle the tough but scenic event include Paul Fleming (Preston Wheelers), while Jan Scotchford (North Lancs RC) is one of seven women down to ride. The route provides a mix of lakeside and forest great for wildlife such as Otters, osprey and deer among others. Grisedale Pike from Kinn. Miles of surfaced paths and tracks plus stunning views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Dewentwater and Keswick. Barrow and Stile End, Braithwaite Path Leading Down Stile End with Skiddaw in the Distance If you are new to fell walking then this walk up Barrow Fell and Stile End fell is a great one to start with. Bassenthwaite Lake. There is a path along the western shore of the lake, but the busy A66 is nearby and so a shoreline walk is best approached from the east. The campsite is at Lake Derwent water. This is a low level walk with stunning views. The view soon opens up behind you, with a Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw being the main items of interest. Bassenthwaite is the Lake District’s only named lake, the others being meres and waters. Keep heading uphill onto the open fell; you need to aim for “Barrow Door” which is the centre of the V … It's supertouristic but a nice swim in the lake makes everything all right. Bassenthwaite Lake is the largest and only true lake in Cumbria - Lake District, the others are all 'meres' or 'waters'. Bassenthwaite Lake has two claims to fame – it’s the only lake in the Lake District with the word lake in its title, and it’s home to a breeding pair of ospreys. 2. The ascent is fairly easy for those with only a moderate level of fitness, and the route is very simple to navigate. Almost 70 riders are lined up to ride the Circuit of Bassenthwaite Lake, staged by VC Cumbria over a 31.2-mile course on Saturday. Log in Choose a language. It then heads off into the forest on tracks and cycle path to the end of Bassenthwaite lake. Liam Beaty. Bassenthwaite Lake is the only true Lake in the Lake District as all the others are waters or meres! At 6.00am he was below the viewpoints on the river, by 7.00am at the other end of the lake and by 8.00am over the A66 near Barf. Lakeland walking guides do not seem to include a circuit of Bassenthwaite Lake. The Lake District’s only lake. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest it is home to many species of wildlife. WINNING by almost a minute, local favourite Paul O?Mahoney (Pro Bike Kit) took the honours in the second round of the RTTC-Rudy Project Time Trial Series on a circuit of Bassenthwaite Lake … Whilst the trails that splay out from the lake are quiet compared to some regions of the national park, the lake itself is compromised by the busy A66 running the length of its western shore. In 2001, and for the first time in 150 years, Ospreys nested at Bassenthwaite and successfully reared their first chick. The lake is approximately four miles long and ¾ mile wide. With 9 marked trails to choose from you will be spoilt for choice, the shortest walk is just over 1 mile and will take approximately 1 hour and the longest is 5 miles and takes approximately 3-4 hours. It’s not always easy to find a gravel bike friendly circuit in the lakes in winter. Owned by the National Park Authority, it is one of the largest lakes at 4 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, but also one of the shallowest (70 ft). 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