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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Skelwith Force – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Lakes

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Skelwith Force – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Lakes

Moderate

2

riders

Skelwith Force – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Lakes

02:55

35.3km

680m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.19 km for 223 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

530 m

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

Highlight • Trail

Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

Tip by

2

2.31 km

Skelwith Force

Highlight • Waterfall

Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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Tip by

3

8.38 km

The Drunken Duck Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving food.

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4

14.6 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

19.5 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

6

20.7 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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23.0 km

Crag Coppice

Forest

23.8 km

Black Beck Coppice

Forest

9

31.4 km

Ford and Footbridge at Lake District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Great place to dip your toes in a hot day if the river is low

Tip by

10

33.5 km

Sawrey's Wood Trail

Highlight • Forest

These paths are quite uneven with a rocky surface. Slippery in rainy weather. Watch out.

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B

35.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

10.7 km

7.97 km

2.38 km

1.46 km

778 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

7.92 km

6.52 km

3.20 km

1.41 km

121 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 8 August

17°C

12°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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