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Helvellyn loop — The Lake District

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Helvellyn loop — The Lake District

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4.0

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Helvellyn loop — The Lake District

03:49

29.1km

1,470m

Mountain biking

The Helvellyn loop in the Lake District offers a challenging mountain biking experience, known for its dramatic scenery and technical demands. This difficult 18.1-mile (29.1 km) route features panoramic views from glaciated peaks, including high-level views of Red Tarn and impressive mining landscapes. You will gain 4836 feet (1474 metres)…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.12 km for 1.02 km

After 9.12 km for 562 m

After 19.3 km for 2.66 km

Waypoints

Start point

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6.10 km

Dollywaggon Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

From a mountain biking perspective, the trail down Dollywagon is either an extremely exhilarating descent or a very steep climb.

In fact, the vast majority of people who attempt Helvellyn …

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9.64 km

Helvellyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …

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10.3 km

Comb Crags Descent to Thirlmere

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The descent from Helvellyn to Thirlmere via Comb Crags isn't the most technical one from the mountain, but it still has plenty of challenges. It's steep in places, with substantial …

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21.7 km

Sticks Pass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Fast and open at the top, becoming more narrow singletrack further down, and ending in a series of hugely fun switchbacks, Sticks Pass (the Ullswater side as a descent from …

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29.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

5.94 km

3.41 km

3.18 km

3.14 km

2.15 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

5.29 km

4.53 km

2.93 km

239 m

110 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

11°C

69 %

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Helvellyn loop — The Lake District

Dollywaggon Pike

Helvellyn Summit

Comb Crags Descent to Thirlmere

Sticks Pass Trail

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