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      Kendal 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, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Farleton.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jun 13, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      26
      Trails Mountain Bike
      14
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Gravel Bike
      10
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      9
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      26
      Trails Trail Running
      26
      Total Distance
      21 miles
      Total Descent
      4,474 ft
      Total Vertical
      672 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      834 ft
      Reports
      37
      Photos
      14
      Completed Counter
      988
      Sub Regions

      Popular Kendal 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
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,963 ft • 57 ft • 45 •
      Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,448 ft • 12 ft • 41 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 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
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 96 ft • 36 •
      Popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 25 ★ 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
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 15 rides

      Photos of Kendal Mountain Bike

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      Sep 13, 2020 @ 2:21pm
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      Sep 4, 2020 @ 9:40am
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      Dec 26, 2025 @ 4:06am
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      Videos of Kendal 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
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      trail: NAMBS DH
      2:20 | 530 | Jun 18, 2017
      derwent
      mtb
      0:22 | 351 | Jan 4, 2009
      Mountain Biking at Farleton Fell / Knott...
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      trail: NAMBS DH
      5:25 | 860 | Jan 31, 2020 , Kendal

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Hart Howe descent
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:28am (Europe/London)
      Jun 13, 2026
      Idealwhyte120
      Crook Hall Farm bypass
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:28am (Europe/London)
      Jun 13, 2026
      Idealwhyte120
      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
      Gamblesmire Lane
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 10:40am
      Apr 13, 2025
      IdealE-Bike Couple of wet areas, mainly through the...Heywood165
      Pig Track
      Apr 23, 2024 @ 10:35am
      Apr 23, 2024
      IdealE-Bike steve-jennings
      Yewbarrow
      Jan 4, 2024 @ 6:20am
      Jan 4, 2024
      Prevalent MudFew trees down with the recent stormswhyte120
      Titty Twister
      Sep 4, 2020 @ 9:38am
      Sep 4, 2020
      Dry AdamFox
      SERPINTINE DOWNHILL
      Aug 3, 2020 @ 4:34am
      Aug 3, 2020
      Prevalent MudLucas1211
      Access Route
      Jan 7, 2018 @ 7:09am
      Jan 7, 2018
      IcyJatkinson727

      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
      whyte120addreportactivity #96952722 and 1 more
      Jun 14, 2026 @ 4:01am
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      Gorilla-Brakesaddphotoactivity #96611684
      Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:37am
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      SolArmerriddentrailactivity #86082042
      Dec 26, 2025 @ 6:07am
      Dec 26, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      bigmantomtrailSERPINTINE DOWNHILLDoes anyone know if this still exists
      Sep 3, 2021 @ 8:40am
      Sep 3, 2021
      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

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike149 miles2,398 ft5 miles659 ft
      #5,550#18914375,663
      E-Bike62 miles1,093 ft2 miles535 ft
      #6,345#26724363
      Gravel Bike109 miles1,453 ft5 miles630 ft
      #2,221#123120
      Adaptive Bike22 miles43 ft476 ft433 ft
      #3,648#1481
      Winter Fat Bike99 miles1,535 ft5 miles636 ft
      #1,867#944
      Horse11 mile3 ft295 ft433 ft
      6
      Hike2621 miles4,475 ft12 miles673 ft
      #6,302#14936497
      Trail Running2621 miles4,475 ft12 miles673 ft
      #5,852#13636887

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Kendal?
      Kendal has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kendal?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kendal are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Kendal?
      Check the Kendal 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 Kendal?
      The longest trail in Kendal is Yewbarrow at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kendal?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kendal?
      ▼ How many trails are in Kendal?
      Kendal has a total of 26 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kendal to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kendal?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Kendal is Yewbarrow with 185 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kendal?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Kendal is NAMBS DH with 518 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Kendal?
      Kendal supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Kendal?
      The following bike services are available in Kendal:
      • Race Team (1)
      Browse the full Kendal directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kendal?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Kendal is Steep n rocky with an average grade of 4.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Kendal?
      The overall region status for Kendal is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 12 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 6
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Kendal?
      Yes, Kendal supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Kendal that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Kendal?
      The highest summit in Kendal is The Calf at 2,215 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kendal?
      The most popular Strava segments in Kendal are:
      • Noodle lite (1,309 athletes)
      • Rocky Descent (1,106 athletes)
      • sprint for the wood (1,055 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Kendal.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Kendal?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Kendal. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 6
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kendal?
      Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Kendal. View all adaptive trails in Kendal for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kendal?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Kendal?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kendal are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Kendal.
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