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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Knipescar Common – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Knipescar Common – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther

Moderate

2

riders

Knipescar Common – Lowther Castle loop from Lowther

01:29

16.7km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.38 km for 141 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

6.91 km

Knipe Scar

Viewpoint

2

7.40 km

Knipescar Common

Highlight • Natural

Knipescar Common is a fell in the eastern Lake District that has wonderful views to Selside Pike, Branstree, Harter Fell, Ill Bell, Mardale Ill Bell and High Street. It has a long limestone ridge which is beautiful to walk along.

Tip by

3

12.1 km

Bike-Sized Cattle Grid

Highlight • Cycleway

A really cool little cattlegrid to ride over- the width of a walkers gate, but means you don't have to get off and open the gate!

Tip by

4

12.3 km

River View in Lake District National Park

Highlight • River

Lovely spot along the river – could even be a nice paddle spot too, if cattle aren't in the field!

Tip by

5

12.5 km

Double-track along the River Lowther

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely double track through the woods along side the River Lowther.

Tip by

6

14.0 km

Old Stone Entrance in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

7

14.2 km

Lowther Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant cafe, gardens, adventure playground, walking and cycling trails.

Large free car park is a brilliant place to start a bike ride.

Tip by

B

16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

4.69 km

2.90 km

959 m

890 m

305 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

5.15 km

2.90 km

743 m

323 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

12 %

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