Description
Ullswater in the Lake District is an iconic natural mountain bike destination, covering several ungraded natural routes from around 11km up to 30km-plus. Descents can be technical and steep, and the climbs are known to be tough.
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Ullswater, Lake District Mountain Biking
Ullswater in the Lake District is an iconic natural mountain bike destination, covering several ungraded natural routes from around 11km up to 30km-plus. Descents can be technical and steep, and the climbs are known to be tough.
The Trails
- Ullswater Lakeside - a technical bridleway hugging the southern bank of the lake between Sandwick and Patterdale, popular for its views across the water as much as the riding.
- Cockpit to Howtown - a well-regarded natural descent on the eastern side of Ullswater, considered one of the best in the Lakes.
- High Street and Ullswater - a bigger day out taking in the high ridge of High Street before dropping back down towards the lake.
Getting Here
- Glenridding, at the southern end of Ullswater, is a good general base for routes around the lake: Beckside Car Park, Greenside Road, Glenridding, CA11 0QG.
- Depending on the specific route you're riding, Patterdale, Howtown or Pooley Bridge may be a more direct start point.
Useful MTB resources
- Check out Pedal North, which lists Lake District routes for all ability levels, graded Easy, Moderate or Hard, with descriptions, maps and GPX files.
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- If you have ridden the MTB trails around Ullswater then please share your pictures, videos, maps, GPX and reviews with the community.