Helvellyn and Dollywagon Pike
A big route up England's highest legally ride-able hill, with a long steep and technical descent on challenging trails suitable for experienced riders.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Helvellyn via Sticks Pass
Lake District National Park
A fantastic technical ride from Glenridding up and down Sticks Pass on the way to and from Helvellyn - this is many people's favourite Lakeland descent.
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 932 m
- Descent
- 200 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 156 m
- High Point
- 945 m
- Gradient
- 10˚
This route is good in both directions, with some great technical singletrack climbing on the way up from the old Glenridding mines, (as well as an inevitable amount of pushing) and what many would vote as one of the best descents in the Lakes. The route summits Sticks Pass before turning and undulating (big undulations!) over to Helvellyn. From the summit, the outward journey is simply reversed for some fantastic technical and challenging singletrack riding all the way down to the pubs and cafes of Glenridding.
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
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Helvellyn via the Keppel Cove ZigZags
An out and back route from Glenridding to Helvellyn, which is the easiest way up and down this huge Lakeland Fell.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 940 m
- Descent
- 208 m
1.4 km away
Ullswater Singletrack Loop
A fantastic technical ride which packs a lot into its relatively short distance, this is one for experienced riders.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 607 m
- Descent
- 608 m
4 km away
High Street
A Lakeland classic that provides a fine day out in the big hills for riders with strong legs and lungs!
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
6.9 km away
Helvellyn and the Old Coach Road
A big day out with a tough climb up to Helvellyn, a ridge-top adventure crossing the Dodds, fast grassy singletrack, and the great descent of the Old Coach Road to St John's in the Vale.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
7.7 km away
Helvellyn - The West Side
A ride on the lesser used side of Helvellyn for fit and technically skilled riders prepared for a full-on mountain day!
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
9.3 km away
Helvellyn - The Big One
A mammoth outing from Grasmere climbing up and over the entire Helvellyn ridge, before returning on the Old Coach Road and back on the Thirlmere Valley road to Grasmere. This is a big mountain day out so pack a backpack accordingly!
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 40 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Mountain Biking
The Most Adventurous Bike Rides Around Ambleside
3 routes · Mountain Biking
The Best Mountain Biking Trails in the Eastern Lakes
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