Claife Heights, an area of low fells lying west of Windermere, is an excellent venue for those new to mountain biking. Its tree-covered slopes are bisected by bridleways and tracks that are at no point difficult, but do provide great sport with climbs, short fast descents, fords, and a profusion of muddy pools. From Ambleside they can be easily accessed via the cycle lane off the A593 Coniston Road then by the pleasant lanes through Skelwith Fold, Low Wray and High Wray. To spice up the return journey a diversion can be made along the Blelham Tarn Bridleway that gives an excellent off road down hill run.

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Routes

Length of route (miles) - 19
Typical duration of route - 3 - 4 hours

Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Tour of Loughrigg Fell, AmblesideThe fells just west of Ambleside are gentler than the higher fells and offer a good introduction to…Read More

Troutbeck and Jenkin Crag, AmblesideTroutbeck and Ambleside are linked by an old bridleway that traverses the southern flanks of…Read More

Scandale and Red Screes, AmblesideSecretly tucked away behind Ambleside is the high valley of Scandale.Read More

Fairfield Horseshoe, AmblesideThe Fairfield Horseshoe is probably the most famous of the classic Lake District rounds - this…Read More

Wansfell Pike, AmblesideThe triangle of fells sandwiched between Ambleside and Troutbeck terminates at the diminutive…Read More

Tour of Langdale, AmblesideLangdale is the closest valley to Ambleside which leads you right into the heart of the Lake…Read More

Lily Tarn and Todd Crag, AmblesideYou don't have to climb to the top of the highest peaks to experience the magical mixture of…Read More

Loughrigg Fell, AmblesideLoughrigg Fell might not be the biggest peak in the Lake District but standing by the summit trig…Read More

Ambleside to Grasmere - 'The Coffin Route', AmblesideWalking the Coffin Road from Ambleside to Grasmere then taking advantage of the bus for the return…Read More

High Sweden Bridge, AmblesideCutting deeply into the hills on the northern side of Ambleside, the wild and lonely valley of…Read More

Tour of the Langdales, AmblesideGreat Langdale, and its sister valley Little Langdale,sit side by side amongst the high dramatic…Read More

The Mountain Road, AmblesideThis ride is one for toughies on mountain bikes.Read More

Tarn Hows and Tilberthwaite, AmblesideBetween Ambleside and Coniston is an intricate network of low fells and twisting dales.Read More

Tour of Coniston and Hawkshead, AmblesideMaking frequent stops and taking in all the attractions of an area is all part of the fun of being…Read More

King Street Car Park, Ambleside, AmblesideParking spaces: General: 29, Disabled spaces: 3, Motorcycle spaces: Can use any of the spaces with…Read More

Lake Road Car Park, Ambleside, AmblesideOpen 7 days a week including bank holidays from 8am to 8pm. Parking spaces: General: 48, Disabled…Read More

Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideRead More

Rydal Road Car Park, AmblesideRead More

Rydal Road Car Park Public Toilets, AmblesidePublic toilets located adjacent to the car park.Read More

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