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Last updated: November 15, 2025

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre sculpture loop — The Lake District

11.6km

01:01

210m

200m

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

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4. Old Breasty Haw Descent – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Satterthwaite

22.2km

02:14

510m

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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5. Grizedale Tarn – View of Grizedale Forest loop from Satterthwaite

11.3km

01:01

220m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails around Grizedale Forest

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

2. Grizedale and Parkamoor loop — The Lake District

3. Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre sculpture loop — The Lake District

4. Old Breasty Haw Descent – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Satterthwaite

5. Grizedale Tarn – View of Grizedale Forest loop from Satterthwaite

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