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

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Coniston, Great Langdale & Windermere loop — Lake District National Park

61.9km

05:03

900m

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

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2. The Skiddaw Roll from Keswick — Lake District National Park

42.0km

03:37

700m

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

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3. Sizergh Castle loop from Kendal — Lake District National Park

27.0km

01:51

220m

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

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4. Heversham Head loop from Kendal

23.3km

01:37

200m

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

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5. Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest loop — Forest of Bowland

10.8km

01:02

140m

150m

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Garburn Pass loop from Staveley

23.2km

02:06

480m

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

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7. Old Coach Road via Glenridding and Grasmere from Kendal — loop in the Lake District National Park

119km

09:29

1,890m

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

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8. The Lyth Valley via Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape from Kendal

63.1km

04:20

730m

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

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9. Along the River Kent from Kendal to Staveley

17.6km

01:08

100m

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Tow Top and Brigsteer Brow via Grange-over-Sands from Kendal

63.2km

04:11

640m

630m

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

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The best gravel rides in North West England

1. Coniston, Great Langdale & Windermere loop — Lake District National Park

2. The Skiddaw Roll from Keswick — Lake District National Park

3. Sizergh Castle loop from Kendal — Lake District National Park

4. Heversham Head loop from Kendal

5. Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest loop — Forest of Bowland

6. Garburn Pass loop from Staveley

7. Old Coach Road via Glenridding and Grasmere from Kendal — loop in the Lake District National Park

8. The Lyth Valley via Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape from Kendal

9. Along the River Kent from Kendal to Staveley

10. Tow Top and Brigsteer Brow via Grange-over-Sands from Kendal

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