Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Rydal Water. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Rydal Water.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water loop from Grasmere

19.1km

01:40

400m

Expert gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Skelwith Bridge

24.3km

02:01

300m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hawkshead to Wray Lanes – Wray Castle loop from Ambleside

19.6km

01:30

220m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rydal Water – View of Grasmere loop from Waterhead

16.1km

01:23

240m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Wray Castle – Grizedale Tarn loop from Skelwith Bridge

32.2km

02:46

560m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides around Rydal Water

1. View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water loop from Grasmere

2. View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Skelwith Bridge

3. Hawkshead to Wray Lanes – Wray Castle loop from Ambleside

4. Rydal Water – View of Grasmere loop from Waterhead

5. Wray Castle – Grizedale Tarn loop from Skelwith Bridge

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