Lonscale Crags Trail – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

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Lonscale Crags Trail – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

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Lonscale Crags Trail – Skiddaw Summit loop from Keswick

03:42

37.2km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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13.6 km

Whitewater Dash Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb on a mostly good surface. Apart from one section that hits 20%, gradients are manageable. Awesome views all the way up and then more at the top before dropping down to Skiddaw House.

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17.7 km

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 feet (470 m) and nestled between Skiddaw, Blencathra and Great Calva, it is a glorious location and an ideal basecamp for adventures in the Northern Fells.

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18.8 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Lovely techy decent coming off from the top, tight switchbacks all on the scree and boulders.

Just watch out for other users on the path — best saved for quieter times.

Awesome!

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19.5 km

Long Scale Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the gate up to the high point on the side of Long Scale. It's long steep and with more than enough techy stuff to keep even the hardiest of riders happy.

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21.4 km

Lonscale Crags Trail

Highlight • Trail

This famous rocky outcrop lies on a very nice route around Skiddaw or Blencathra, part of the Cumbrian Way. They're very hard to ride on a MTB, probably rated S2 - S3. Good luck!

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27.5 km

Skiddaw South Top

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28.0 km

Skiddaw Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

This northern fell is a beast; a sprawling behemoth of a mountain. What it lacks in intricacy it makes up for with sheer presence. The Back o’ Skiddaw is wild and remote (and home to England’s highest hostel), and its summit, while barren and rocky, presents a phenomenal view of Lakeland to the south.

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