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View of Lake Windermere – Rydal Water loop from Near Sawrey

Hard

5.0

(3)

34

riders

View of Lake Windermere – Rydal Water loop from Near Sawrey

04:24

55.1km

980m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4.96 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking if you get there early enough

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2

5.47 km

Windermere Western Shore — Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Perfect for younger or newer mountain bikers, the gravel stretch along the western shore of Windermere also makes for a scenic warm up.

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3

7.40 km

Fleming Wood

Forest

4

11.1 km

Wray Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

5

12.9 km

Nice way to avoid the roads into Ambleside. Good for campers in Low Wray.

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6

18.4 km

Fieldfoot Wood

Forest

7

20.3 km

Rydal Water

Highlight • Trail

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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8

22.2 km

Beach

Beach

9

23.1 km

Grasmere

Lake

10

37.2 km

Great place to dip your toes in a hot day if the river is low

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11

47.5 km

High Cross

Highlight • Rest Area

High Cross parking and seating area is located at the top of Hawkshead Hill. It is a welcome stop for a break for many bikers and hikers. The views are spectacular

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12

53.4 km

Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Flat out fast descent, double track with natural drops and rock sections. Look out for motorbikes and 4x4’s as this is an open green lane.

Take care when you get …

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55.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

17.0 km

9.59 km

2.98 km

1.05 km

923 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

21.1 km

7.11 km

4.12 km

843 m

403 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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