River Brathay Wooden Bridge – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Little Langdale

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River Brathay Wooden Bridge – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Little Langdale

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River Brathay Wooden Bridge – Hodge Close Quarry loop from Little Langdale

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8.47km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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462 m

River Brathay Wooden Bridge

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To cross the river via the bridge, you also have to climb a number of steps to reach the bridge. This can cause problems with the bicycle when it is heavy.

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475 m

Ford and Footbridge at Lake District National Park

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Great place to dip your toes in a hot day if the river is low

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550 m

Gravel Path to Little Langdale

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Lovely smooth gravel surface, suitable for beginners or hybrid bikes. Descent on this from High Tilberthwaite really put a smile on my face!

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2.22 km

Gravel Path in Lake District National Park

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2.34 km

High Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale Gravel Bridleway

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Very good gravel that can be ridden year round.
Mind the tight S bend on the descent.

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3.18 km

High Tilberthwaite Climb

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Long ish climb with some steep sections. Beautiful views either side. Generally quite a quiet road.

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7.23 km

Hodge Close Quarry

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The Hodge Close quarry is one of the many slate quarries in the Tilberthwaite valley, between Langdale and Coniston. This quarry was worked until the early 1960s.
The Hodge Close …

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