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Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Hawkshead

Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Hawkshead

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5.0

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Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Hawkshead

02:04

29.6km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

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122 m

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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6.03 km

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale Forest has many miles of double gravel tracks. These are good for families and riders wanting an easy trail or run out. The variation of surfaces in this area is good. Something for everyone.

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8.11 km

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Lake

A well placed viewpoint and bench, ideal for a quick drink stop.

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9.01 km

Heald Brow Pasture

Forest

9.45 km

Bridleway Gate with View of Lake District

Highlight • Trail

9.60 km

View of Coniston Water from Park Crags

Highlight • Lake

Lot of climbing but not really bad if you have an E-Bike!

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9.89 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Forest

Cycling in opposite direction would be better?

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11.0 km

View of Coniston Water from Parkamoor

Highlight • Lake

Great tracks, in the open so great views.

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14.3 km

Higher Thorny Slack

Forest

16.4 km

Wooden Sculptures by the Stream

Highlight • Structure

Great detour on return to trail center

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

10.1 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

8.31 km

5.05 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

14°C

24 %

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Hawkshead Village – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Hawkshead

Hawkshead Village

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Bridleway Gate with View of Lake District

View of Coniston Water from Park Crags

View of Coniston Water

View of Coniston Water from Parkamoor

Wooden Sculptures by the Stream

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