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North West England

Wray Castle – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Ambleside

North West England

Wray Castle – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Ambleside

Hard

5.0

(1)

11

riders

Wray Castle – Grizedale Forest gravel tracks loop from Ambleside

02:09

34.0km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 597 m for 297 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.40 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

2

6.10 km

Wray Castle

Highlight • Castle

A National Trust property that's open for visitors from late March to late October, Wray Castle is a stunning Victorian house built in 1840. A bit of a strange sight …

Tip by

3

8.62 km

Hawkshead to Wray Lanes

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet lanes with sudden surprise views in all directions

Tip by

14.9 km

Grizedale Forest

Forest

5

18.3 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

Tip by

6

18.6 km

Gravel Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

7

19.9 km

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Lake

A well placed viewpoint and bench, ideal for a quick drink stop.

Tip by

8

22.0 km

Grizedale Forest gravel tracks

Highlight • Forest

Grizedale Forest has many miles of double gravel tracks. These are good for families and riders wanting an easy trail or run out. The variation of surfaces in this area is good. Something for everyone.

Tip by

9

28.2 km

The Drunken Duck Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving food.

Tip by

29.2 km

Bull Close Coppice

Forest

B

34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

14.7 km

1.44 km

948 m

321 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.46 km

7.74 km

6.50 km

187 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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12°C

6 %

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Comments

October 23, 2023,Lakeland Gravel: Grizedale and Hawkshead

A little bit of faffing about to get out of Ambleside. But once going, a great circuit that finishes at the Drunken Duck for lunch or dinner.

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