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: December 6, 2025

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

19.5km

01:33

330m

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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2. View of Little Langdale Tarn – View of the Langdales loop from Grasmere

32.6km

02:43

730m

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

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

45.5km

03:33

700m

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

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4. Garburn Pass – Green Quarter Pass loop from Low Ibbotsholme

36.1km

03:38

1,090m

Hard 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

Moderate 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 – View of the Langdales loop from Grasmere

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

4. Garburn Pass – Green Quarter Pass loop from Low Ibbotsholme

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

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