Gamblesmire Lane – Eagle & Child loop from Burneside

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Gamblesmire Lane – Eagle & Child loop from Burneside

Easy

4.0

(2)

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Gamblesmire Lane – Eagle & Child loop from Burneside

01:24

20.7km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

332 m

Burneside Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Burnieside has a convenience store which is a welcome sight for a drink. The chapel seems to be very well built and quite striking

Tip by

7.10 km

Gamblesmire Lane

Highlight • Trail

I rode it in March, no nettles, but plenty of mud, so be warned. Great ride though.

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7.36 km

Gamlesmire Wood

Forest

7.91 km

View of the Western Hills, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

9.20 km

Ford Crossing in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Well you could also cross the stream using the bridge if you don’t enjoy fun 💦

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12.4 km

The Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Sun Inn seems to be a pub which has taken maybe three of four terraced type houses up. Parking to the right side, the lights were on mid day Monday

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16.0 km

Eagle & Child

Highlight • Other

Seating next to the river.

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17.0 km

View of the Hills from the A591

Highlight • Cycleway

The main A591 road is quite busy, the road is wide enough for traffic coming from behind to move a couple of metres away from the bike. The verge on …

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20.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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