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 29, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.56 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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10.7 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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10.7 km

A long singletrack trail along the hillside below the peaks of Coomb Height, Great Calva, Bowscale Fell and Mungrisdale Common. Best ridden in the drier months, it can get pretty boggy and wet here in winter.

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14.6 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful place, magnificent view!

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15.7 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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17.9 km

Lonscale Crags Trail

Highlight • Trail

This famous rocky outcrop lies on a very nice route around Skiddaw or Blencathra, part of the Cumbrian Way. They're very hard to ride on a MTB, probably rated S2 - S3. Good luck!

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20.5 km

Latrigg Summit Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Great way to finish off a descent of Skiddaw. Fairly easy going, but keep an eye out for a decent amount of foot traffic along here.

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30.0 km

Threlkeld Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee and food

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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

8.17 km

6.53 km

3.56 km

1.35 km

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

9.86 km

7.36 km

3.86 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 4 January

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