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

Scar House Lane – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Waterhead	Expert 03:16 37.2km
Wray Castle Entrance – View of Lake Windermere loop from Waterhead	Easy 00:59 12.6km
Keen Ground Wood Climb – Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture loop from Waterhead	Intermediate 02:05 21.2km
Wray Castle Entrance – Scar House Lane loop from Waterhead	Easy 00:35 8.28km

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Scar House Lane – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Waterhead
03:16
37.2km
11.4km/h
710m
710m
Expert
3.8
(10)
183
Expert 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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Wray Castle Entrance – View of Lake Windermere loop from Waterhead
00:59
12.6km
12.8km/h
110m
110m
Easy
4.2
(9)
76
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Keen Ground Wood Climb – Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture loop from Waterhead
02:05
21.2km
10.2km/h
550m
550m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
22
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Wray Castle Entrance – Scar House Lane loop from Waterhead
00:35
8.28km
14.1km/h
100m
100m
Easy
5.0
(1)
9
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.