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MTB Trails in Lake District

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There’s no end to the MTB trails in the Lake District and that’s very fortunate because riding here is a thoroughly life-affirming, camera-battery-draining, unadulterated pleasure-giving experience. If that sounds like an exaggeration, it’s not. This fantastic national park has everything you could desire from ideal beginner trails to white-knuckle expert routes, all waiting for your tires to start rolling. 

With forest tracks and tough ascents plus jaw-dropping views and graded routes, mountain bike trails in the Lake District have plenty of variety. Why not try your pedals at the exquisitely maintained routes in Whinlatter Forest? Intermediate single track with sweeping berms can be found here as well as more challenging routes. 

From the huge heights of Sticks and Nan Bield Passes to the family-friendly bridleways of Witherslack and Grizedale, you can push yourself as much or as little as you like. Technical singletrack, breathtaking descents and unforgettable views abound. 

Expert
01:37
10.4 mi
Intermediate
02:33
18.1 mi
Easy
01:21
10.2 mi
Expert
04:30
30.8 mi
Intermediate
02:13
12.1 mi
Expert
03:44
23.3 mi
Expert
03:46
22.1 mi
Expert
02:37
17.3 mi
Expert
03:49
18.1 mi
Intermediate
01:59
8.70 mi
Expert
04:10
17.4 mi
Expert
01:33
12.1 mi
Expert
04:54
33.7 mi
Intermediate
00:58
7.49 mi
Intermediate
01:37
9.79 mi
Expert
03:52
26.3 mi
Intermediate
01:40
8.31 mi
Intermediate
01:16
9.03 mi
Easy
01:08
8.35 mi
Expert
06:31
38.3 mi

The 20 best MTB rides in Lake District

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    1
    01:37
    10.4 mi
    6.4 mph
    1,375 ft
    1,375 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    2
    02:33
    18.1 mi
    7.1 mph
    2,350 ft
    2,350 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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  • 3
    01:21
    10.2 mi
    7.6 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Easy
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    04:30
    30.8 mi
    6.8 mph
    3,550 ft
    3,550 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    5
    02:13
    12.1 mi
    5.5 mph
    2,575 ft
    2,575 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    6
    03:44
    23.3 mi
    6.2 mph
    3,350 ft
    3,350 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    7
    03:46
    22.1 mi
    5.9 mph
    3,600 ft
    3,600 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    8
    02:37
    17.3 mi
    6.6 mph
    2,025 ft
    2,025 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    9
    03:49
    18.1 mi
    4.7 mph
    4,825 ft
    4,850 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    10
    01:59
    8.70 mi
    4.4 mph
    2,350 ft
    2,350 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    11
    04:10
    17.4 mi
    4.2 mph
    4,725 ft
    4,725 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    12
    01:33
    12.1 mi
    7.8 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    13
    04:54
    33.7 mi
    6.9 mph
    4,050 ft
    4,050 ft
    Ferry
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    14
    00:58
    7.49 mi
    7.8 mph
    575 ft
    600 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    15
    01:37
    9.79 mi
    6.1 mph
    1,575 ft
    1,575 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    16
    03:52
    26.3 mi
    6.8 mph
    3,525 ft
    3,525 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    17
    01:40
    8.31 mi
    5.0 mph
    1,950 ft
    1,950 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    01:16
    9.03 mi
    7.2 mph
    775 ft
    800 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    19
    01:08
    8.35 mi
    7.3 mph
    925 ft
    925 ft
    Easy
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    06:31
    38.3 mi
    5.9 mph
    6,725 ft
    6,725 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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