Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.02 km

View of Ullswater from Heughscar Hill

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Suggest doing this when conditions are dry as can be boggy under foot.

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8.56 km

Grassy Paths Across Askham Fell

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Gradual climb up followed by lovely gentle downhill ..... all with fab views. What's not to like!

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10.7 km

Stream Crossing Near Arthur’s Pike

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There is a path that heads up here heading parallel to High Street to Arthur’s Pike. For those looking for a route to Arthur’s Pike, I would advise staying on …

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15.2 km

View of Ullswater

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Probably the best way of getting from Howtown to Patterdale, nice climb up out of Howtown, a short steep section of bike carrying but then a killer down hill to brotherswater or patterdale

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17.4 km

Auterstone Wood

Forest

19.0 km

View of Ullswater

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lovely views, this stretch is popular with walkers so watch your speed on the rocky decent(s)

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20.1 km

The Cockpit Stone Circle, Askham Fell

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This is an impressive stone circle on the ancient High Street roman road, measuring 89 feet (27 m) in diameter.

Because of its antiquity, it's unclear what it was actually …

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

8.94 km

2.45 km

1.52 km

496 m

119 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

5.48 km

3.71 km

2.78 km

690 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 24 December

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