View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Skelwith

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View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Skelwith

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View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Skelwith

01:55

23.0km

470m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.3 km for 108 m

After 13.4 km for 160 m

After 13.7 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.03 km

View of Lily Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have gorgeous views out towards Lily Tarn and Todd Crag from here.

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4.07 km

A fantastic descent from the summit of Loughrigg Fell into Skewith Bridge. Dropping 330ft in just 0.7 miles, the descent consists of a mixture of loose rocks, limestone slabs and fast gravel sections. Due to it's proximity to Ambleside, it can get busy and therefore is best ridden early in the day. Be mindful of walkers and other trail traffic.

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5.85 km

View of Loughrigg Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Indeed a nice place to picnic by the water. Bring everything, there are no facilities.

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7.66 km

Loughrigg Terrace Path With Views of Grasmere and Rydal Water

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cyclists and hikers share this unique panoramic path, contouring around the side of Loughrigg Fell. Best to avoid the busiest times at weekends. It gets really rocky in parts so be prepared for a bit of hike-a-bike!

Enjoy the view over Grasmere and Rydal Water as you link to the road at Red Bank.

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9.24 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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15.2 km

View of the Mountains from Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once through the stone wall entrance, there are several trails leading off to different directions. Keep an eye on your navigation as it is easy to get onto the wrong trail

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17.1 km

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

Highlight • Trail

Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

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18.8 km

The Trevor Woodburn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The bridge is situated on a footpath and cycle path linking Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside in Cumbria. The bridge spans the River Brathay, a short distance upstream from the Skelwith Force waterfall.
The bridge was designed and built by specialist metalwork company Chris Brammall Ltd, who have also created some very fine bridge railings in Staveley and Sunderland.
(The happy pontist)

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20.1 km

View point looking north west

Viewpoint

23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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