Looking for the best mountain biking routes around Esthwaite Water? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful lake around South Lakeland below — and discover more of on your next visit.

View of Lake Windermere – Rydal Water loop from Near Sawrey	Expert 04:20 54.4km
View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle Entrance loop from Hawkshead	Easy 01:13 17.0km
View of Coniston Fells – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Hawkshead	Intermediate 02:04 22.3km
Iron Keld – View of Loughrigg Tarn loop from Hawkshead	Intermediate 01:48 22.5km

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View of Lake Windermere – Rydal Water loop from Near Sawrey
04:20
54.4km
12.5km/h
980m
980m
Expert
5.0
(3)
33
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle Entrance loop from Hawkshead
01:13
17.0km
14.0km/h
210m
210m
Easy
4.0
(4)
33
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Coniston Fells – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Hawkshead
02:04
22.3km
10.8km/h
550m
550m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
21
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Iron Keld – View of Loughrigg Tarn loop from Hawkshead
01:48
22.5km
12.6km/h
480m
480m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
26
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.