Fast and open at the top, becoming more narrow singletrack further down, and ending in a series of hugely fun switchbacks, Sticks Pass (the Ullswater side as a descent from west to east) is one of the many, many descent highlights in the Lakes.

Beware though, there are a few fords and more than a couple of corners which you'll likely come a cropper on if you hurtle in to them too fast!

Ned

July 28, 2020

Mountain biking

A true highlight decent down a clearly marked trail. A trail of thirds, starting with wide open exposed summit top trail leading into traversing meadow singletrack, finishing with steep, rocky and unforgiving switchbacks down a scree slope to finish. Everything a mountainbiker could want and more.

Beano

July 10, 2021

Mountain biking

Very fast and what single-track trails should be all about

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Distance 3.14 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 420 m

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sticks Pass Trail

1. Sticks Pass to Whiteside Fell — The Lake District

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