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Southerfell Lanes – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Mungrisdale

Southerfell Lanes – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Mungrisdale

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Southerfell Lanes – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Mungrisdale

01:54

26.6km

450m

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: June 26, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.87 km

Mungrisdale Village

Highlight • River

Pretty little village tucked beneath the imposing fells of Blencathra (Saddleback), Bowscale and Carrock. The Caldew and Glenderamakin becks run through - perfect for picnics and paddling.

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2.42 km

Southerfell Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great on an Ebike due to hilly terrain.

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10.8 km

View of the Lake District from Blease Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep road climb out of threlkeld - opens up into some stunning views

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14.6 km

Long Scale Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the gate up to the high point on the side of Long Scale. It's long steep and with more than enough techy stuff to keep even the hardiest of riders happy.

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15.3 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Lovely techy decent coming off from the top, tight switchbacks all on the scree and boulders.

Just watch out for other users on the path — best saved for quieter times.

Awesome!

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16.5 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 …

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21.3 km

Bridleway Around Blencathra

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the same segment as the Caldew Trail but again its quite tough and technical but good fun. For e bikers this will use a ton of battery so make sure you save some.

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23.4 km

Whitewater Rapids on the River Caldew

Highlight • Waterfall

Almost at the end of the paved road of the Caldew River Valley there is a small parking space which is located right at the side of the river.

Waterfalls …

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26.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

6.94 km

4.43 km

3.72 km

771 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

9.25 km

5.54 km

490 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Southerfell Lanes – Skiddaw House Hostel loop from Mungrisdale

Mungrisdale Village

Southerfell Lanes

View of the Lake District from Blease Road

Long Scale Climb

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Skiddaw House Hostel

Bridleway Around Blencathra

Whitewater Rapids on the River Caldew

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