Mountain Biking in the Lake District

A guidebook to 24 thrilling mountain bike loops in the Lake District. The routes vary in length (short, medium, long, full day) and technical difficulty (medium, hard, very hard), offering something for all abilities, all year-round. Start points cover all corners of the Lakes, including: Ravenglass, Staveley, Duddon Bridge and Threlkeld.

• Routes range from 12 to 64km (7.5 to 40 miles)
• Riding times range from 1.5hr to over 6hr
• Climb high (1780m (5840ft)), keep it modest (450m (1475ft)) or pedal anything in between
• All routes are loops, eliminating any logistical difficulties
• Includes a circumnavigation of Windermere (Route 22)
• Routes have been selected for maximal thrill and enjoyment, while also aiming to avoid long stretches of pushing and carrying
• 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each route
• Gradient profiles are also included
• Easy-to-follow route description featuring numbered waypoints