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      Farleton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Common trail features include rock gardens.
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      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Status
      Caution as of Dec 26, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      11
      Trails Mountain Bike
      6
      Trails E-Bike
      4
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      8
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      11
      Trails Trail Running
      11
      Total Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      2,134 ft
      Total Vertical
      637 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      834 ft
      Reports
      20
      Photos
      14
      Completed Counter
      526

      Popular Farleton Mountain Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 3.7 • 4,221 ft • 3 ft • 95 •
      Crafted by volunteers with some natural jumps
      • 70 ★ 3.7 • 1,248 ft • 0 ft • 48 •
      Can get boggy in the wet
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,643 ft • 0 ft • 37 •
      One of the more busy trails on Farleton. Take care when riding down as mult use
      • 35 ★ 0.0 • 2,949 ft • 145 ft • 29 •
      Optional left line for a severe trail, however, right route takes you on a less steep and more manageable trail.
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 965 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
      Steep and rocky great fun.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 4 rides

      Photos of Farleton Mountain Bike

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      Aug 31, 2026 @ 1:28pm
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      Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:34am
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      Sep 13, 2020 @ 2:21pm
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      Sep 4, 2020 @ 9:40am
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      Nov 6, 2018 @ 6:15am
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      Nov 6, 2018 @ 6:14am
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      Nov 6, 2018 @ 6:13am
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      Dec 26, 2025 @ 4:06am
      Dec 26, 2025

      Videos of Farleton Mountain Bike

      f. knott - 18/6/17 north side, full run.
      mtb
      trail: F.O.F
      2:09 | 213 | Jun 18, 2017
      f. knott - 18/6/17 west side
      mtb
      trail: NAMBS DH
      2:20 | 530 | Jun 18, 2017
      derwent
      mtb
      0:22 | 351 | Jan 4, 2009
      Mountain Biking at Farleton Fell / Knott...
      mtb
      trail: NAMBS DH
      5:25 | 861 | Jan 31, 2020 , Kendal

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      NAMBS DH
      Dec 26, 2025 @ 12:13pm (Europe/London)
      Dec 26, 2025
      VariableUpper section of trail through the trees...SolArmer
      Steep n rocky
      Dec 26, 2025 @ 12:06pm (Europe/London)
      Dec 26, 2025
      Prevalent Mud This the bottom of steep n rocky, not the...SolArmer
      Pig Track
      Apr 23, 2024 @ 10:35am
      Apr 23, 2024
      IdealE-Bike steve-jennings
      Titty Twister
      Sep 4, 2020 @ 9:38am
      Sep 4, 2020
      Dry AdamFox

      Activity Feed

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      Harrison27wishlisttrailactivity #104711940
      Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:54am
      Sep 27, 2026
      masonthegoat1234addphotoactivity #102774992 and 1 more
      Aug 31, 2026 @ 1:28pm
      Aug 31, 2026
      Gorilla-Brakesaddphotoactivity #96611684
      Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:37am
      Jun 9, 2026
      SolArmerriddentrailactivity #86082042
      Dec 26, 2025 @ 6:07am
      Dec 26, 2025
      SolArmervotetrailactivity #86082039
      Dec 26, 2025 @ 6:07am
      Dec 26, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      im-called-jxcktrailNAMBS DHNot many natural Jumps, we are still building...
      Dec 19, 2020 @ 3:34pm
      Dec 19, 2020
      ArrangftrailNAMBS DHGreat trail, many variety’s of jumps
      Mar 24, 2020 @ 9:13am
      Mar 24, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Ingeborough and Austwick10.7 km
      Staveley 3 114.8 km
      Grizedale Forest 1 6 415.2 km
      Gisburn Forest 519.6 km
      Lake District National Park20.3 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike64 miles945 ft2 miles623 ft
      #7,297#23214201,307
      E-Bike42 miles935 ft1 mile535 ft
      #9,091#4289148
      Gravel Bike76 miles925 ft3 miles630 ft
      1
      Adaptive Bike11 mile3 ft295 ft433 ft
      Winter Fat Bike87 miles1,283 ft3 miles636 ft
      4
      Horse11 mile3 ft295 ft433 ft
      4
      Hike118 miles2,133 ft5 miles636 ft
      #11,321#31319114
      Trail Running118 miles2,133 ft5 miles636 ft
      #12,005#3431966

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Farleton?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Farleton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Farleton?
      Check the Farleton trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Farleton?
      The longest trail in Farleton is NAMBS DH at 4,221 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Farleton?
      The best hiking trails in Farleton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Farleton?
      Farleton has a total of 11 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Farleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Farleton?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Farleton is Steep n rocky with 145 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Farleton?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Farleton is NAMBS DH with 518 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Farleton?
      Farleton supports the following activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Farleton?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Farleton is Steep n rocky with an average grade of 4.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Farleton?
      The overall region status for Farleton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 6 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 2
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Farleton?
      Yes, Farleton supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Farleton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Farleton?
      The most popular Strava segments in Farleton are:
      • Rocky Descent (1,106 athletes)
      • Farleton Downhill - Top Section (777 athletes)
      • Farleton NPS (707 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Farleton.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Farleton?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Farleton. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 2
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Farleton?
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