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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Scar House Lane – Hawkshead Village loop from Haverthwaite

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Scar House Lane – Hawkshead Village loop from Haverthwaite

Moderate

5

riders

Scar House Lane – Hawkshead Village loop from Haverthwaite

02:59

44.6km

620m

Mountain biking

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.99 km for 152 m

After 5.35 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

472 m

River Leven

Lake

5.40 km

River Crake

Lake

3

21.1 km

Brantwood House and Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

Tip by

21.9 km

Knipe Wood

Forest

5

24.9 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

Tip by

6

25.9 km

View of the Mountains Near Hawkshead

Highlight • Natural

This location is ascending, the surfaces are easy to climb on a mountain bike and hikers. Fantastic viewing area, the scale of the mountains ahead can be clearly seen

Tip by

7

27.8 km

Scar House Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

watch out for loose dogs and walkers / motorbikes theres often lots of dog walkers on Scar Lane

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8

28.6 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

Tip by

9

31.4 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

Tip by

10

31.8 km

View North Towards Ambleside

Highlight • Viewpoint

It might be a tarmac road, but the views make up for it. If you are climbing, be sure to look round.

Tip by

11

35.5 km

Ford Crossing and Picnic Spot by the Stream

Highlight • Rest Area

Can be deep

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B

44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

2.71 km

2.60 km

518 m

222 m

158 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

9.44 km

1.41 km

1.38 km

261 m

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

98 %

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