High Cross – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Hawkshead

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High Cross – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Hawkshead

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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High Cross – Grizedale Cycle Trail loop from Hawkshead

01:23

15.9km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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567 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

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2.55 km

Rocky Singletrack Trail, Lake District National Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Nice little single track alongside the road to ease you into things

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3.65 km

Uprooted Trees on Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

This section did have "closed" signs in place as of 09/02/2024. I decided t ride through it, rather than a big u-turn off route. Two section out of three where …

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4.61 km

Moor Top Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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7.29 km

Grizedale Cycle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Superb section to ride! Can confirm :-)

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9.00 km

Colorful Rocket Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Bright and distinctive, this feature I would describe as a rocket shaped, colourful abstract. When you approach it, it sticks out and makes you stop riding. I thought of Kielder …

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11.9 km

Juniper Tarn

Highlight • Forest

Just south of Moor Top car park lies Juniper Tarn. Peaceful and still, this little circular tarn seems to quieten everything around it.

You pass it while riding the Goosey …

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12.9 km

Goosey Foot Tarn

Highlight • Trail

One of Grizedale Forest's pretty woodland tarns, Goosey Foot lies just off the Goosey Foot Tarn Trail, the shortest and easiest trail in the area. A tranquil place for a …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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