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Lake District Mountain Biking
Avg 4.41
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  • Information:
  • Type: Natural Trails
  • Distance(s): Under 5km, 5-10km, 11-20km, 21-30km, 31km
  • Country: England
  • County: Cumbria
  • Website: Lake District
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Description

The Lake District in Cumbria is simply one big natural MTB playground. We've pulled together some top resources on the web to help you navigate the trails in the Lakes. In addition, we have a comprehensive selection of GPS tracks and routes you can check out and download in either the 'GPS' or 'Region' tabs on this listing.

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The two main trail centres in the Lake District are Grizedale in the South of the Lakes and Whinlatter in the North.


Overview

  • The terrain is rocky, rooty and full of natural singletrack There is a large network of bridleways (100's of kilometers).
  • iBikeRide Routes

  • Check out the downloadable GPS routes in the GPS and Region Tabs on this listing. Brief description of what's available below:
  • The Southern Lakes which is rocky has trails which you can find in the GPS tab like Loughrigg Fell, Grizedale Parkamoor, Parkamoor Claife Heights and Walna Scar.
  • The Eastern Lakes has famous tracks like Ullswater, Helvellyn, Helvellyn - Sticks Pass, High Street to Hell, Staveley and the Garburn Pass, Staveley and the Nan Bield Pass, Staveley - Three Passes and The Garburn Pass.
  • There is also the Northern Lakes with tracks around Skiddaw.
  • Pedal North

  • This site lists routes for all ability levels in a bite-sized chunk format so you can piece routes together. They grade everything by either Easy, Moderate, or Hard and there are approximately 40 routes to choose from. It is neatly laid out with the description, turn by turn instructions, map guides, and GPX. They also cover the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorks Moors, Lancashire and Northumberland.
  • Flattyres MTB

  • This site has around 13 trail guides. Each one has a description, turn by turn detailed descriptions, ability gradings and you can download the GPX file. It doesn't just cover the Yorkshire Dales MTB scene but it also has guides across other neighbouring areas and beyond.

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guest:
Avg 5.00
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Rocky and Wild

Great views, great variety, awesome trails, everywhere

What do you like?

Awesome

What could be improved?

None

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/04/2024 - over 1 year ago

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byway.david:
Avg 4.09
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Riding Real Mountains

Lots a superb routes with great variety and brilliant scenery

What do you like?

Artificial trails are imitations of mountains - this is the real thing. Superb views that add to the experience Open 365/24/7 Free at point of access Loads of variety Routes as long or short as you want to make them A lot of cheeky trails in addition Often you seem to have the whole area to yourself

What could be improved?

Must carry gear in case of breakdown/weather/injury in remote locations Unless you seek advice there are some lousy routes as well as good ones so you could be unlucky - ask/research first and you'll be OK Avoid honeypot (Windermere, Ambleside, etc.) in summer holidays - traffic on roads and bridleways Predicting timing can be difficult because of the variety of terrain and other factors

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

15/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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StupidMonkeyKev:
Avg 4.13
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Lakes - An Epic Place

There are some truly Epic rides in the lakes, but you can also get caught out with long sections of unrideable trail - planning is important. Sometimes however that 90min walk with your bike is worth the descent or views or both.

What do you like?

Superb Terrain, vast, some good long steep downhills, Epic views.

What could be improved?

Its not made for MTB's so you can get caught out with no preparation and research on your route. Can be very busy with walkers at peak holiday times and nice weather.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

03/03/2013 - almost 13 years ago

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