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Grizedale Viewpoint – Grizedale Valley loop from Hawkshead

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Grizedale Viewpoint – Grizedale Valley loop from Hawkshead

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Grizedale Viewpoint – Grizedale Valley loop from Hawkshead

00:56

10.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

566 m

Smooth Fireroad Trails in Grizedale Forest

Highlight • Forest

Lovely smooth fireroads to get you to/from the visitor centre in Grizedale

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2

3.77 km

Grizedale Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

There's a fairly steep climb straight out of the gate to get up to the fireroads and trails in the Forest

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3

4.36 km

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre is the central point for exploring the vast forest area in the heart of the Lake District. It is managed by Forestry England and offers …

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4

4.51 km

Grizedale Valley

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale is a well-known forest area, located between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District. The forest is managed by Forestry England and is …

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5

4.79 km

Large Tree in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

6

5.69 km

The Seer's Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

5.69 km

Column of Light Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

8

10.6 km

Moor Top Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Cheaper than the main Grizedale car park! But no toilets or bins so take your rubbish home.

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B

10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

1.41 km

332 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

4.01 km

892 m

779 m

144 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

58 %

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