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SaveHawkshead trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes alpine terrain. Common trail features include drops, berms and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Grizedale Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
69 trails
- E-Bike
36 trails
- Gravel Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
33 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Oct 7, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 72
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 69
- Trails E-Bike
- 36
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 33
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Trails Snowmobile
- 3
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,613 ft
- Total Vertical
- 782 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 962 ft
- Reports
- 324
- Photos
- 403
- Completed Counter
- 12,858
Articles
Race Report: Tracy Moseley Wins the PMBA Enduro at Grizedale
Oct 9, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Grizedale provided the toughest trails of the year at the Hope PMBA Enduro Series finale
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Popular Hawkshead Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 248 ft • 961 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.1 • 8 miles • 583 ft • 695 •
Medium difficulty trail with a hard pack surface, approximately half singletrack and half fireroad. Generally moderate gradients with no un-rollable trail features.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,641 ft • 5 ft • 437 •
Classic Grizedale bridleway singletrack
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 4,142 ft • 4 ft • 422 •
A cracking descent from the sand stone fox down toward Esthwaite
• 80 ★ 4.9 • 4,416 ft • 31 ft • 418 •
A decent long descent back into Satterthwaite. Worth noting that there IS A GATE about 1/3rd the way down, so do anticipate it, and close it behind you. Be aware of the water bars in the final 3rd, they can get slippery. There is on...
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 1,176 ft • 0 ft • 411 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 4,189 ft • 155 ft • 359 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop, jump, rock face and skinny. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Hawkshead Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 2,654 ft • 4 • Loop •
Great loop around the southern areas of the forest taking in the Parkamoor descent, Breasty Haw and parts...
13 miles • 2,233 ft • 4 • Loop •
Starting in Satterthwaite and taking the climb through Breasty Haw into upper great wood. 1st descent...
17 miles • 2,972 ft • 6 • Loop •
Great loop around the southern and western areas of the forest.
Photos of Hawkshead Mountain Bike
Videos of Hawkshead Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Low Dale Park | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:37am (Europe/London) Aug 29, 2026 | Wet | jacob-s1234 | ||
| Descent to Lake Windermere | Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:03am (Europe/London) Aug 1, 2026 | Variable | whyte120 | ||
| Bowkerstead Wood | Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:27pm (Europe/London) Jul 29, 2026 | Dry | K24STE | ||
| Zig Zag Drag | Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:16pm (Europe/London) Jul 29, 2026 | Dry | K24STE | ||
| Lawsons Roots | Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:15pm (Europe/London) Jul 29, 2026 | Unknown | K24STE | ||
| Grizedale Black | Jul 19, 2026 @ 8:08am (Europe/London) Jul 19, 2026 | Ideal | whyte120 | ||
| Grandad, Dad and The Dentist | Jul 8, 2026 @ 11:00pm (Europe/London) Jul 8, 2026 | Ideal | n31lrcl | ||
| Moor Lane | Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:58pm (Europe/London) Jul 8, 2026 | Dry | n31lrcl | ||
| The Fox | Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:54pm (Europe/London) Jul 8, 2026 | Ideal | n31lrcl | ||
| Vikings | Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:30pm (Europe/London) Jul 6, 2026 | Wet | K24STE |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| 0015aN | wishlist | trail | activity #106120154 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 4:40am Oct 18, 2026 |
| Crazyblue54 | wishlist | route | activity #105952608 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 2:59pm Oct 15, 2026 |
| agutjar | wishlist | region | activity #105945171 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 12:34pm Oct 15, 2026 |
| GeoffDtZTgO | wishlist | route | activity #105860597 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 5:11am Oct 14, 2026 |
| Azzadeakin | ridden | trail | activity #105330036 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 5:24am Oct 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | a good descent, a tree is down near the top... | Jun 16, 2026 @ 1:25pm Jun 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | No longer exists. | May 27, 2025 @ 3:13am May 27, 2025 | ||
| report | Loads of trees down due to storm damage don't... | Mar 7, 2025 @ 11:36pm Mar 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great little descent this is, close to black... | Jan 30, 2025 @ 2:31pm Jan 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Where this trail is is a footpath but to the... | Aug 21, 2024 @ 4:48am Aug 21, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Black Trails78 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k103 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge96 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge8 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k104 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge97 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Bootle Pumptrack | skill park | Hawkshead | |
| Seascale Pumptrack | skill park | Hawkshead |
Local Trail Supporters
- North Face
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 69 | 35 miles | 13,990 ft | 22 miles | 784 ft | #1,982 | #64 | 403 | 323 | 6 | 13,507 | |
| E-Bike | 36 | 10 miles | 6,138 ft | 7 miles | 784 ft | #3,770 | #133 | 168 | 1 | 2,270 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 12 miles | 2,293 ft | 6 miles | 738 ft | #1,845 | #87 | 33 | 51 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 8 miles | 1,289 ft | 4 miles | 545 ft | #2,417 | #82 | 35 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 965 ft | 2 miles | 564 ft | #1,752 | #86 | 20 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 2 miles | 26 ft | 1,204 ft | 686 ft | #1,458 | #75 | 49 | ||||
| Hike | 33 | 21 miles | 7,201 ft | 13 miles | 738 ft | #5,507 | #121 | 268 | 833 | |||
| Trail Running | 35 | 22 miles | 7,323 ft | 13 miles | 738 ft | #4,935 | #109 | 272 | 439 | |||
| Snowmobile | 3 | 2,257 ft | 410 ft | 2,208 ft | 390 ft | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 797 ft | 112 ft | 673 ft | 112 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 1,165 ft | 184 ft | 1,165 ft | 184 ft | |||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 1,165 ft | 200 ft | 1,093 ft | 200 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Hawkshead?
Hawkshead has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hawkshead?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hawkshead are:
- Grandad, Dad and The Dentist (4.4/5)
- The Fox (4.3/5)
- Superanoodle (4.3/5)
- Golden Shower (4.3/5)
- Log Drop (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Hawkshead?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Hawkshead. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Hawkshead?
The longest trail in Hawkshead is The North Face Trail at 7.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Hawkshead?
The best hiking trails in Hawkshead are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Hawkshead?
The best trail running trails in Hawkshead are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Hawkshead?
Hawkshead has a total of 72 trails. Of those, 69 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hawkshead to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hawkshead?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Hawkshead is The North Face Trail with 583 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hawkshead?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Hawkshead is The North Face Trail with 973 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Hawkshead?
Hawkshead supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Hawkshead?
The following bike services are available in Hawkshead:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hawkshead?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Hawkshead is Holly How with an average grade of 3.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Hawkshead?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Hawkshead are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Hawkshead?
The overall region status for Hawkshead is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 7
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Can I ride an ebike in Hawkshead?
Yes, Hawkshead supports e-bike riding. There are 31 trails in Hawkshead that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Hawkshead?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Hawkshead are: View all mountain biking routes in Hawkshead.
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What is the highest summit in Hawkshead?
The highest summit in Hawkshead is Swirl How at 2,608 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hawkshead?
The most popular Strava segments in Hawkshead are:
- Climb to Descend (17,616 athletes)
- The Great Escape (17,225 athletes)
- Jack Gap Wood :-) (16,628 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Hawkshead?
There are currently 7 closed trails in Hawkshead. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 7
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Hawkshead?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Hawkshead. View all adaptive trails in Hawkshead for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hawkshead?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Hawkshead are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Hawkshead?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hawkshead are:
- Holly How (0/5)
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