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The best MTB trails in Cumbria

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Mountain biking in Cumbria is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of North West England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. The Borrowdale Bash, Keswick to Birkett's Leap — The Lake District

29.2km

02:33

710m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.9

(27)

1,097

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2. Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

16.8km

01:37

420m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Grizedale Forest, The Hawkshead Moor Trail — The Lake District

16.4km

01:21

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(16)

195

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4. Skiddaw, Whitewater Dash and Caldrew Trail loop — The Lake District

49.5km

04:30

1,080m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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175

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5. The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

39.5km

03:40

910m

920m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.5

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146

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6. Walna Scar Road to Brown Pike — The Lake District

19.5km

02:13

780m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Grizedale and Parkamoor loop — The Lake District

27.8km

02:37

620m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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114

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8. Staveley to Kentmere Park and Pike loop — The Lake District

35.6km

03:46

1,100m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. High Street to Patterdale loop — The Lake District

37.6km

03:44

1,020m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Helvellyn loop — The Lake District

29.1km

03:49

1,470m

1,480m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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The best MTB trails in Cumbria

1. The Borrowdale Bash, Keswick to Birkett's Leap — The Lake District

2. Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

3. Grizedale Forest, The Hawkshead Moor Trail — The Lake District

4. Skiddaw, Whitewater Dash and Caldrew Trail loop — The Lake District

5. The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

6. Walna Scar Road to Brown Pike — The Lake District

7. Grizedale and Parkamoor loop — The Lake District

8. Staveley to Kentmere Park and Pike loop — The Lake District

9. High Street to Patterdale loop — The Lake District

10. Helvellyn loop — The Lake District

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