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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Ambleside

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Ambleside

Hard

5.0

(2)

41

riders

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Ambleside

04:39

52.0km

1,150m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.69 km

Gravel Trails Between Brathay, Outgate and Wray

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice way to avoid the roads into Ambleside. Good for campers in Low Wray.

Tip by

13.6 km

Hawkshead Moor

Forest

3

15.2 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

4

17.3 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

18.2 km

Heald Brow Pasture

Forest

6

18.8 km

View of Coniston Water from Park Crags

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

7

20.1 km

View of Coniston Water from Parkamoor

Highlight • Lake

Great tracks, in the open so great views.

Tip by

8

21.6 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

This was really good fun, wide-open, but also loose & in places quite gnarly!

Tip by

9

25.2 km

Gravel Track Near Stone Barn, Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A killer climb followed by a killer flowy descent.

Tip by

10

27.2 km

Byway with Views of the Lake District

Highlight • Trail

Good quality byway with wide expansive views of the surrounding countryside.

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B

52.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

11.7 km

10.3 km

3.02 km

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

14.6 km

9.16 km

3.77 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

8°C

25 %

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