Ambleside to Great Langdale
About the route
Starting point
The Vicarage Road entrance to Rothay Park, adjacent to Ambleside Parish Centre
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DH
Ambleside
A dramatic ride which leaves behind the hustle and bustle of Ambleside via cycle tracks and quiet roads and heads for the deep glaciated valley of Great Langdale.
On the way you will take in the rapids at Skelwith Force, glide along the banks of the River Brathey and Elterwater Meadows, all the time being watched over by the huge Langdale Pikes.
There are some steep ascents and descents on this route on improved bridleways as you enter Great Langdale.
If you have not taken your own refreshments there is the chance to treat yourself to a Tea or Coffee at the Stickle Barn pub, before heading back down the valley to Ambleside.
Bike Hire Ghyllside Cycles, Ambleside. Call 015394 33592. Collect from shop nearby.
Route elevation
Photos
Sky ride Local, 24th August with Langdale Pikes behind<br /> Admin W 28th Aug 2016
Sky Ride Local, 24th August "Into the Jaws of Langdale" - everyone's having a good time!<br /> Admin W 28th Aug 2016
Sky Ride Local, 24th August on the Langdale Trail from Ambleside<br /> 4 4 28th Aug 2016
Sky Ride Local, 24th August heads for Stickle Barn lunch-stop, Langdale<br /> Admin W 28th Aug 2016
Sky Ride Local, 24th August on Lakeland lane with Langdale Pikes behind<br /> 2 2 28th Aug 2016