Mountain biking around Lakes is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Lakes, here are the best rides!

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1. Drunken Duck and Skelwith Bridge loop — The Lake District

19.5km

01:33

330m

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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2. View of Little Langdale Tarn – Iron Keld loop from Grasmere

32.6km

02:43

740m

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

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3. Rydal Water – Claife Heights Trail loop from Chapel Stile

45.1km

03:31

700m

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

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4. Garburn Pass – Bridleway to Kentmere loop from Low Ibbotsholme

36.1km

03:38

1,090m

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

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5. Rydal Water – View of Loughrigg Tarn loop from Elterwater

12.5km

01:09

360m

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

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The best MTB trails around Lakes

1. Drunken Duck and Skelwith Bridge loop — The Lake District

2. View of Little Langdale Tarn – Iron Keld loop from Grasmere

3. Rydal Water – Claife Heights Trail loop from Chapel Stile

4. Garburn Pass – Bridleway to Kentmere loop from Low Ibbotsholme

5. Rydal Water – View of Loughrigg Tarn loop from Elterwater

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