Hawkshead Village – Moss Eccles Tarn loop from Wray Castle

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Hawkshead Village – Moss Eccles Tarn loop from Wray Castle

Moderate

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Hawkshead Village – Moss Eccles Tarn 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 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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2.77 km

Forest Road Crossing to Belle Grange

Highlight • Forest

4.35 km

Technical Descent Trail, Lake District National Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Most of the descending in this trail are down rugged, jagged rock surfaces. Expect to use a seat dropper, expect to be standing on the pegs, loads of weight on …

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5.92 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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6.31 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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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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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

14.9 km

Moss Eccles Tarn

Highlight • Natural

One of my favourite places to ride to from Grizedale with some awesome bridleways near by. On a nice clear summers day this is an incredible place to stop for …

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