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Descent Into Grange – Watendlath Packhorse Bridge loop from Borrowdale

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Descent Into Grange – Watendlath Packhorse Bridge loop from Borrowdale

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Descent Into Grange – Watendlath Packhorse Bridge loop from Borrowdale

01:44

19.3km

540m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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700 m

Hidden Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

1.07 km

View from the Top of the Climb, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

1.41 km

Little Gatesgarthdale Bridleway to Grange

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting, as it does, half way up the Honister Pass, the bridleway along Little Gatesgarthdale provides welcome respite from the hellish climb you'll have just endured.

It's semi-technical, but it's …

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4.17 km

View of the Lake District Hills with Sheep

Highlight • Summit

It’s got everything in this ride , top notch 😉👍🏻👌

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4.29 km

Descent Into Grange

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Another descending blast. Technical, fast and rocky, the descent into Grange is an absolute hoot. But do watch out for walkers. As it's among the gentler gradients (its biking technicality can belie this at times) it's very popular amongst ramblers.

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7.23 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.5 km

View of Derwent Water from Surprise View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo op looking north over Derwent Water towards Bassenthwaite.

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14.5 km

Watendlath Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only way to get across Watendlath Beck with dry feet. Suitable for pedestrians and bicycles. Nice photo motive.

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15.4 km

Birkett's Leap

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Probably one of the very best descents in the lakes; fast, fun but becoming challenging, rocky and steep, but it's still surprisingly forgiving. In essence, it looks a fair bit harder than it is! One to savour.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

4.06 km

2.83 km

605 m

130 m

Surfaces

8.84 km

3.72 km

3.71 km

2.60 km

283 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

95 %

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Descent Into Grange – Watendlath Packhorse Bridge loop from Borrowdale

Hidden Waterfall in Lake District National Park

View from the Top of the Climb, Lake District National Park

Little Gatesgarthdale Bridleway to Grange

View of the Lake District Hills with Sheep

Descent Into Grange

View of Derwent Water from Surprise View

Watendlath Packhorse Bridge

Birkett's Leap

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