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High Cross – View of Grizedale Forest loop from High Cross

North West England

High Cross – View of Grizedale Forest loop from High Cross

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High Cross – View of Grizedale Forest loop from High Cross

01:27

19.2km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

104 m

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

Tip by

2

5.08 km

Moor Top Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Cheaper than the main Grizedale car park! But no toilets or bins so take your rubbish home.

Tip by

3

6.37 km

Moor Top to Stone Fox Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

pic is over 12 months After storm Arwen

Tip by

4

6.81 km

Sandstone Fox Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

always nice to get to the fox , so many options around Grizedale from there

Tip by

5

8.11 km

Grizedale Forest Sculpture Park

Highlight • Structure

Keep your eye out for interesting sculptures along the way.

Tip by

6

10.6 km

View of Grizedale Forest

Highlight • Forest

7

18.1 km

View of the Lake District Hills

Highlight • Natural

8

18.7 km

Grizedale Gravel Forest Roads

Highlight • Forest

B

19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

395 m

386 m

116 m

104 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

1.22 km

502 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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