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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Watendlath Packhorse Bridge – Birkett's Leap loop from Derwentwater

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Watendlath Packhorse Bridge – Birkett's Leap loop from Derwentwater

Moderate

39

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Watendlath Packhorse Bridge – Birkett's Leap loop from Derwentwater

01:44

19.3km

540m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.72 km

View of Derwent Water from Surprise View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo op looking north over Derwent Water towards Bassenthwaite.

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2

4.66 km

Watendlath Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Nice outside seating available. Only place for refreshments in Watendlath. Beautiful surroundings.

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3

4.69 km

Watendlath Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only way to get across Watendlath Beck with dry feet. Suitable for pedestrians and bicycles. Nice photo motive.

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4

4.76 km

Watendlath Tarn

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful tarn well worth a hike up to Watendlath. Fly fishing spot.

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5

5.59 km

Birkett's Leap

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Probably one of the very best descents in the lakes; fast, fun but becoming challenging, rocky and steep, but it's still surprisingly forgiving. In essence, it looks a fair bit harder than it is! One to savour.

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6

10.1 km

Hidden Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

7

10.5 km

View from the Top of the Climb, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

8

13.6 km

View of the Lake District Hills with Sheep

Highlight • Summit

It’s got everything in this ride , top notch 😉👍🏻👌

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16.7 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

4.06 km

2.81 km

618 m

130 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

3.71 km

3.69 km

2.60 km

299 m

151 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

2°C

97 %

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