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Claife

Wray Castle – Hawkshead Village loop from Wray Castle

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Claife

Wray Castle – Hawkshead Village loop from Wray Castle

Moderate

4.5

(2)

21

riders

Wray Castle – Hawkshead Village loop from Wray Castle

01:59

20.8km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

34 m

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 …

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2

1.48 km

Claife Forest Entrance

Highlight • Forest

The gated area is the entrance to Claife Forest. The terrain becomes more rugged and rougher as you start to ride through Claife Forest. You are climbing but it is manageable

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3

2.82 km

4

5.97 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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5

6.36 km

Keen Ground Wood Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep but rideable track from Hawkshead to Grizedale Forest. Saves you using the road.

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6

10.4 km

Grizedale Stone Fox Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Flat out fast descent, double track with natural drops and rock sections. Look out for motorbikes and 4x4’s as this is an open green lane.

Take care when you get …

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7

11.5 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

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12.3 km

Ridding Wood

Forest

9

16.0 km

Little Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy section

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B

20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

5.98 km

4.54 km

2.75 km

470 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

5.33 km

3.47 km

1.95 km

473 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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