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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Threlkeld

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Threlkeld

Moderate

4.3

(3)

24

riders

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Balcony Road loop from Threlkeld

02:13

33.3km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.41 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

2

7.76 km

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Over a century ago, a large dam at the valley's northern end submerged two small lakes and a hamlet, forming Thirlmere Reservoir - a stunning spot for cycling.

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3

7.88 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Lake

Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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4

9.92 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Lake

the road on the eastern side of thirlmere is closed and may remain closed . a decision is expected in early 2024. so forget this ride

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5

12.6 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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6

13.9 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Thirlmere is a quiet picturesque location off the beaten track. From this car park there are lovely walks along the shore of the lake. Even if you just drive along …

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7

18.4 km

View of Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

18.4 km

Waterfall Near Thirlmere, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

19.8 km

Forest Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Here's a path not shown on Komoot but it's currently closed (18/2/19)

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B

33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

6.75 km

4.77 km

1.31 km

889 m

604 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

9.25 km

2.97 km

2.96 km

1.28 km

983 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 18 May

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8°C

64 %

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