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 30, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.4 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

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25.3 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

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27.2 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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28.3 km

Hawkshead is another small touristy type village. Compact, close knit streets, cul-de-sacs, etc. Souvenir shops , pubs and restaurants are all located here. Good parking, toilets, signage of local areas are all there

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31.1 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.

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31.7 km

Ridding Wood

Forest

33.2 km

Evergreen Tree Near Sawrey

Highlight • Forest

33.9 km

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

One of the best pubs around. Quality food and beer.

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36.6 km

Small Pond in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

Quite a nice part of the trail, the waterways must have been made for something specific, not sure what. Quite idyllic

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41.2 km

The Brows

Forest

48.6 km

River Leven

Lake

53.5 km

River Crake

Lake

60.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

3.34 km

2.66 km

1.42 km

779 m

330 m

183 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

12.5 km

2.21 km

1.34 km

852 m

129 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Sunday 7 December

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