Mountain biking around Skelwith 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 Skelwith, 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 Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water loop from Waterhead

23.0km

01:56

470m

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

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3. Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture loop from Waterhead

52.0km

04:44

1,150m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. View of the Langdales – Rydal Water loop from Waterhead

29.7km

02:30

630m

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

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5. Hawkshead Village Centre – Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture loop from Waterhead

37.7km

03:09

700m

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

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The best MTB trails around Skelwith

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

2. View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water loop from Waterhead

3. Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture loop from Waterhead

4. View of the Langdales – Rydal Water loop from Waterhead

5. Hawkshead Village Centre – Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture loop from Waterhead

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