Mountain Bike in the Lake District with a Cicerone Guidebook

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Reprinted
Published
16 Mar 2012
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First
ISBN
9781852846442
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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
280g
Pages
192
Originally Published
15 Feb 2011

Mountain Biking in the Lake District

by Ian Boydon

A handy guidebook describing 24 graded mountain biking routes in the Lake District, offering some of the best MTB riding in the UK. The circular routes offer spectacular views of the lakes, and are suitable for all abilities of riders. Arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the north-west and Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley. More...

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The Lake District is widely considered to be the best destination for mountain biking in the UK and, with its plentiful and varied trails, it is easy to see why.

For mountain biking in Britain, there really is no better area. This guidebook gives great insight into the best trails on offer in the lakes, with routes that will offer surprises to both newcomers to the area and seasoned visitors alike.

  • 24 routes divided into short, medium, long and full-day loops
  • graded rides to suit all levels of experience, from beginners through to experts
  • route information on distance, difficulty grade, ascent, time and how much of the route goes off road

Seasons

Although it is recommended that a few of the routes should only be done during periods of good weather, most can be ridden all year round.

Centres

Threlkeld, Pooley Bridge, Cleator Moor, Muncaster, Torver, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Elterwater, Kendal, Staveley, High Newton, Spark Bridge, Winster

Difficulty

Routes are graded blue (medium), red (hard) and black (very hard). Novice MTBers with reasonable bike-handling skills should be able to complete the blue routes, while experts should be challenged by the red and, more so, the black routes.

Must See

The dramatic Garburn and Gatesgarth passes; views of Coniston Water, Esthwaite Water, Grasmere, Rydal Water, Elterwater, Ulswater, Derwent Water and Haweswater; circuit of Windermere
 
 
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