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View of the Langdales – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

Moderate

4.5

(2)

33

riders

View of the Langdales – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

02:29

29.7km

630m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

2

5.38 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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3

9.56 km

Scar House Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

watch out for loose dogs and walkers / motorbikes theres often lots of dog walkers on Scar Lane

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4

13.0 km

Along the forest side gravel track you can appreciate some great views of the lakeland hills.

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5

15.4 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Natural

Here, from the rough road that takes you up to High Oxen Fell, you can get great views looking north towards the Langdales. There is some gentle terrain and woodland …

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6

17.6 km

Great place to dip your toes in a hot day if the river is low

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7

19.7 km

Sawrey's Wood Trail

Highlight • Forest

Check your tyre pressure first.

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8

23.7 km

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 …

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9

25.3 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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27.2 km

Fieldfoot Wood

Forest

B

29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

7.30 km

6.58 km

5.47 km

687 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

9.98 km

4.04 km

3.57 km

1.22 km

153 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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