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Claife Heights from Hawkshead
Type:Cycle Route
Hawkshead, Cumbria
About
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. The minor road down the west side of Esthwaite Water provides a handy and pleasant access route to Claife Heights.Book Tickets
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Routes
- Description of route - Hawkshead - Lake Windermere - Near Sawrey - Hawkshead
- Length of route (miles) - 14
- Typical duration of route - 2 - 3 hours
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 8 miles away.
What's Nearby
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1.41 miles away
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