Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2025

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Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

277 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.4 km

High Cross

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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27.3 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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30.1 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

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

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30.7 km

Ridding Wood

Forest

31.9 km

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter

32.2 km

Evergreen Tree Near Sawrey

32.9 km

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

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

Tip by

35.6 km

Small Pond in Lake District National Park

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

Tip by

40.2 km

The Brows

Forest

47.5 km

River Leven

Lake

52.5 km

River Crake

Lake

59.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.0 km

2.65 km

2.21 km

1.42 km

779 m

330 m

183 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

12.8 km

1.34 km

1.09 km

852 m

129 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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High Cross – Hawkshead Village Centre loop from Ulverston

High Cross

Hawkshead Village Centre

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter

Evergreen Tree Near Sawrey

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

Small Pond in Lake District National Park

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