Rydal Water Beach – Claife Heights Trail loop from Lakes

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Rydal Water Beach – Claife Heights Trail loop from Lakes

Moderate

4.6

(19)

174

riders

Rydal Water Beach – Claife Heights Trail loop from Lakes

03:23

45.0km

710m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.24 km for 280 m

After 3.69 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.74 km

Beach

4.61 km

Footbridge over the River Rothay

Highlight • River

This is a beatiful spot between Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake with a footbridge over the River Rothay.

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5.68 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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7.64 km

Fieldfoot Wood

Forest

11.4 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

12.8 km

Gravel Trails Between Brathay, Outgate and Wray

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice way to avoid the roads into Ambleside. Good for campers in Low Wray.

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17.1 km

Windermere Western Shore — Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Perfect for younger or newer mountain bikers, the gravel stretch along the western shore of Windermere also makes for a scenic warm up.

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19.3 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking if you get there early enough

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22.6 km

Claife Heights Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail between Sawrey and Belle Grange/High Wray is an absolute delight. It's not remotely technical, but it's utterly stunning. There are no huge mountains to take the breath away …

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27.2 km

Claife Forest Entrance

Highlight • Forest

The gated area is the entrance to Claife Forest. The terrain becomes more rugged and rougher as you start to ride through Claife Forest. You are climbing but it is manageable

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