Probably one of the very best descents in the lakes; fast, fun but becoming challenging, rocky and steep, but it's still surprisingly forgiving. In essence, it looks a fair bit harder than it is! One to savour.

Biene

August 26, 2018

This trail, if you don't want to push your bike, is rated well above S1, I would say a clear S2. It alters between nice stony path and rock outcroppings, interlaced with some not so cleverly built water drain gullies. Well-known to bikers, there is quite some traffic here. Beware of the hikers and their dogs!

Ali T

October 18, 2025

If you are on anything less than a full suspension MTB - 75% of this section is not rideable…!

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Distance 1.41 km

Downhill 230 m

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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