Brilliant mix of rock and grassy descent, can get quite wet after continued rain and there are a few gates. Watch out for walkers at peak times too although not too busy most of the time.

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1. View of the Langdales – Iron Keld loop from Coniston

35.1km

03:03

800m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Iron Keld – View of Loughrigg Tarn loop from Grasmere

32.7km

02:42

730m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. View of the Langdales – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

39.4km

03:28

860m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Skelwith, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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MTB Descent in Lake District National Park

1. View of the Langdales – Iron Keld loop from Coniston

2. Iron Keld – View of Loughrigg Tarn loop from Grasmere

3. View of the Langdales – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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