Grizedale Forest gravel tracks – View of Coniston Water loop from High Cross

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks – View of Coniston Water loop from High Cross

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Grizedale Forest gravel tracks – View of Coniston Water loop from High Cross

01:28

20.2km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 2.59 km for 46 m

After 9.90 km for 41 m

After 12.2 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.61 km

View of Coniston

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.95 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.

Tip by

5.02 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.

Tip by

6.32 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

6.63 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

Tip by

9.91 km

Grizedale Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Parking is 24hrs and can be paid online if not possible at the machine

Tip by

12.2 km

View of Grizedale Forest

Highlight • Forest

14.8 km

Sandstone Fox Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

always nice to get to the fox , so many options around Grizedale from there

Tip by

20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

1.31 km

460 m

347 m

104 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

2.62 km

802 m

715 m

245 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

14°C

9°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 10, 2022,Grizedale princess gravel – Beginner-friendly gravel rides

If your after 'princess gravel' (lovely and smooth with no walking required) then this is the route for you! Grizedale Forest is a large forestry plantation with EPIC views.

Cruise though the forest and enjoy.

We’d recommend you to not rush this route. Maybe pop into the visitors centre for a brew and check out whatever art exhibition they currently …