Gatesgarth and Nan Bield
A big ride for experienced mountain bikers, climbing to and descending from two classic Lakeland passes on some of the best riding in the Lakes.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 887 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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A big ride for experienced mountain bikers, climbing to and descending from two classic Lakeland passes on some of the best riding in the Lakes.
Severe Mountain Biking
Blencathra is not only one of the oldest mountains in Lakeland, it’s one of the finest too.
Extreme Hiking
This is a fantastic circuit around the head of Wasdale on generally quiet fells, Great Gable being the obvious exception, with equally fantastic views both towards Lakeland and out across the Irish Sea.
Difficult Hiking
For a completely different day out head round to the hill's wilder northeastern side, where the wide open spaces of the Skiddaw Forest have plenty to offer lovers of remote country.
Moderate Hiking
A less-trodden ascent to Blencathra.
Severe Hiking
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
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
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
The short route described here is ideal either as a half-day family adventure, or a quick blast between showers.
Easy Hiking
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
A Lakeland classic that provides a fine day out in the big hills for riders with strong legs and lungs!
Severe Mountain Biking
This route provides drastic contrasts, from easy terrain to extremely difficult terrain.
Extreme Hiking
A broad ridge provides easy peak bagging but with a sting of a series of big ascents and descents towards the end.
Difficult Hiking
An exciting loop taking in both Scafell and Scafell Pike
Severe Hiking
The pleasure found on the hills that cradle Coledale in their lap will satisfy even the greediest of hill gluttons.
Severe Hiking
Ennerdale is the 'wildest' major valley in the Lake District, and this horseshoe takes in practically every top on its convoluted skyline to give a long, challenging classic.
Extreme Hiking