Ambleside the right way round !

Starting in the town centre, Clappersgate, High Wray, Knipe Fold, Oxen Fell, the Old Mountain Road, Little Langdale, Elterwater, Red Bank and back down Loughrigg to Ambleside. Why the right way round? Because so many riders do it then opposite direction, involving far more pushing. This way is best :-)

NOTE - There is limited free roadside parking at Brathay, junction of Bog Lane and B5286. We pass this location on the way out near the start. Let me know if you intend to park here.
What3words - ///powering.gazed.reclining

An absolute classic MTB route. Using new off road bike lanes and classic tracks. Intermediate mountain bike experience required, 700m over 22 miles, speed 6mph average.

A lot of traffic free routes. Red and maybe a bit of black grade trails if you are use to MTB trail centres. But the vast majority of it is not manicured trails. Some quiet country lanes, forest roads and natural terrain. A lot of climbing, but a lot of downs to compensate.

Bring some food with you. Maybe opportunity for a brew stop at Elterwater but that is two thirds around the ride. We will stop to take in the views and photo opportunity.

Usual no helmet, no ride. Any spares for your bike, especially inner tubes, they are all different.

We never leave anyone behind