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MTB Trails in Lake District

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There’s no end to the MTB trails in the Lake District and that’s very fortunate because riding here is a thoroughly life-affirming, camera-battery-draining, unadulterated pleasure-giving experience. If that sounds like an exaggeration, it’s not. This fantastic national park has everything you could desire from ideal beginner trails to white-knuckle expert routes, all waiting for your tires to start rolling. 

With forest tracks and tough ascents plus jaw-dropping views and graded routes, mountain bike trails in the Lake District have plenty of variety. Why not try your pedals at the exquisitely maintained routes in Whinlatter Forest? Intermediate single track with sweeping berms can be found here as well as more challenging routes. 

From the huge heights of Sticks and Nan Bield Passes to the family-friendly bridleways of Witherslack and Grizedale, you can push yourself as much or as little as you like. Technical singletrack, breathtaking descents and unforgettable views abound. 

Expert
01:37
16.8 km
Intermediate
02:33
29.2 km
Easy
01:21
16.4 km
Expert
04:30
49.5 km
Intermediate
02:13
19.5 km
Expert
02:37
27.8 km
Expert
03:46
35.6 km
Expert
03:44
37.6 km
Intermediate
01:59
14.0 km
Expert
01:33
19.5 km
Expert
03:49
29.1 km
Expert
04:10
28.0 km
Expert
04:54
54.3 km
Intermediate
00:58
12.1 km
Intermediate
01:37
15.8 km
Expert
03:52
42.3 km
Intermediate
01:40
13.4 km
Intermediate
01:16
14.5 km
Easy
01:01
11.6 km
Easy
01:08
13.4 km

The 20 best MTB rides in Lake District

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    Expert
    01:37
    16.8 km
    10.3 km/h
    420 m
    420 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    2
    Intermediate
    02:33
    29.2 km
    11.5 km/h
    710 m
    710 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    Easy
    01:21
    16.4 km
    12.2 km/h
    280 m
    280 m
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    Expert
    04:30
    49.5 km
    11.0 km/h
    1,080 m
    1,080 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    5
    Intermediate
    02:13
    19.5 km
    8.8 km/h
    780 m
    780 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    6
    Expert
    02:37
    27.8 km
    10.6 km/h
    620 m
    620 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    7
    Expert
    03:46
    35.6 km
    9.5 km/h
    1,100 m
    1,100 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    8
    Expert
    03:44
    37.6 km
    10.1 km/h
    1,020 m
    1,020 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    9
    Intermediate
    01:59
    14.0 km
    7.1 km/h
    720 m
    720 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    10
    Expert
    01:33
    19.5 km
    12.6 km/h
    330 m
    330 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    11
    Expert
    03:49
    29.1 km
    7.6 km/h
    1,470 m
    1,480 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    12
    Expert
    04:10
    28.0 km
    6.7 km/h
    1,440 m
    1,440 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    13
    Expert
    04:54
    54.3 km
    11.1 km/h
    1,230 m
    1,240 m
    Ferry
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    14
    Intermediate
    00:58
    12.1 km
    12.6 km/h
    180 m
    180 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    15
    Intermediate
    01:37
    15.8 km
    9.8 km/h
    480 m
    480 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    16
    Expert
    03:52
    42.3 km
    10.9 km/h
    1,070 m
    1,070 m
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    17
    Intermediate
    01:40
    13.4 km
    8.0 km/h
    600 m
    600 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    Intermediate
    01:16
    14.5 km
    11.5 km/h
    240 m
    240 m
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    19
    Easy
    01:01
    11.6 km
    11.5 km/h
    210 m
    200 m
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    Easy
    01:08
    13.4 km
    11.8 km/h
    280 m
    280 m
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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