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Hawkshead to Rusland Valley
Type:Cycle Route
Hawkshead, Cumbria
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About
Ride alongside Esthwaite Water and climb out of the valley for grand views of the high fells. Descend to Dale Park past wild flower meadows and on to the quiet Rusland Valley.
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Routes
- Description of route - Hawkshead-Rusland Cross-Bouth-Force Mills-Grizedale Forest-Hawkshead
- Length of route (miles) - 19
- Typical duration of route - 2.5-4 hours
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Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 8 miles away.
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