The Four Passes
A big day out for those that don't mind carrying bikes uphill for the reward of technically challenging rocky descents.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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A big day out for those that don't mind carrying bikes uphill for the reward of technically challenging rocky descents.
Extreme Mountain Biking
A fantastic technical ride which packs a lot into its relatively short distance, this is one for experienced riders.
Severe Mountain Biking
A very difficult route for expert riders used to big mountain riding, including two massive hike-a-bike climbs and two steep, technical and rocky descents will delight those who are up to the challenge.
Extreme Mountain Biking
A brutally steep climb on the way up becomes a wild, fast and furious descent on the return journey.
Severe Mountain Biking
A superb and popular ride with stunning views, testing but rideable climbs, and brilliant descents.
Difficult Mountain Biking
An epic loop around Fleetwith pike with a very technical rocky descent
Severe Mountain Biking
Best of the Howgill Hills
Moderate Mountain Biking
Singletrack, roots, rocks, grass, wide fast all the Best quiet Lake District trails
Moderate Mountain Biking
A different way to approach the great central lakes riding.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A quiet ride away from the busier parts of the Lakes, taking in the little-known track over Floutern Pass and gentle trails above the lovely Loweswater.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A purpose-built fun singletrack trail that is slightly easier than the North Loop and would make a good progression for riders wanting to challenge themselves after conquering the Quercus Trail.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A pleasant easier ride that takes you into the heart of the Mountains and back on forest roads through the beautiful Ennerdale Valley.
Easy Mountain Biking
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.
Severe Mountain Biking
A short and popular loop from Ambleside with some fun technical riding, this makes a great evening or night ride.
Difficult Mountain Biking