Mountainbikegids Mountain Biking in the Lake District | Cicerone

Mountain biking in the Lake District describes 24 routes in the Lakes, offering some of the best MTB riding in the UK. The routes are suitable for all abilities of riders, arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the far north-west and Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley.
SeasonsAlthough it is recommended that a few of the routes should only be done during periods of good weather, most can be ridden all year round.CentresThrelkeld, Pooley Bridge, Cleator Moor, Muncaster, Torver, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Elterwater, Kendal, Staveley, High Newton, Spark Bridge, WinsterDifficultyRoutes are graded blue (medium), red (hard) and black (very hard). Novice MTBers with reasonable bike-handling skills should be able to complete the blue routes, while experts should be challenged by the red and, more so, the black routes.Must SeeThe dramatic Garburn and Gatesgarth passes; views of Coniston Water, Esthwaite Water, Grasmere, Rydal Water, Elterwater, Ulswater, Derwent Water and Haweswater; circuit of Windermere
24 original routes set in the famous national park, divided into short, medium, long and full-day loopsdrawn from the author's wealth of experience gained from over 17 years' mountain biking in the areavarying difficulty grades to suit all levels of experience, from beginners through to expertsroute information on distance, difficulty grade, ascent, time and how much of the route goes off roadclear directions and what to look out for on the waythe Lake District is a fantastic destination for mountain bikers, offering spectacular views and great memories time and time again

€ 19,95