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SaveKeswick 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, Trail Running, Hiking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes alpine terrain, summits and ridgelines. Common trail features include drops, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Whinlatter and Raise.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
77 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Gravel Bike
34 trails
- Adaptive Bike
27 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
64 trails
- Trail Running
68 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 20, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 90
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 77
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 34
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 27
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 64
- Trails Trail Running
- 68
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 75 miles
- Total Descent
- 29,746 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,792 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,090 ft
- Reports
- 990
- Photos
- 208
- Completed Counter
- 46,791
Sub Regions
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Whinlatter
- 7
- 10
- 15
Popular Keswick Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 85 ft • 1,927 •
Starts off fast with mellow berms, before a still fast but more technical section in the trees, with turns, rock rolls, and small kickers, stumps etc that you can gap off if looking for extra fun or that faster line. Has a flattish...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,285 ft • 11 ft • 1,923 •
Short section traverses through the trees before opening out into exposed descent with views across the valley. On hardpack / gravel this fast descent goes through well-built berms with several switchbacks to finish the Altura North...
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 240 ft • 1,881 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.6 • 2,457 ft • 54 ft • 1,775 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 3,521 ft • 249 ft • 1,721 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.3 • 4,283 ft • 309 ft • 1,701 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,556 ft • 3 ft • 1,695 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 482 ft • 0 ft • 1,645 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Keswick Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 909 ft • 15 • Loop •
Waymarked, with 200 metres height gain of climbing. This is a singletrack trail, with steep climbs,...
4 miles • 643 ft • 20 • Loop •
This fantastic blue grade route is 7.5km long with a shorter 3.5 km option. It is a gem waiting to be...
★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 661 ft • 25 • Loop •
Waymarked with a long ambitious climb to the top of Hospital Fell Ridge. The descent now awaits you....
17 miles • 3,912 ft • 1 •
Setting off from Keswick in the Lake District this route takes you to the summit of Skiddaw via Skiddaw house
★ 4.3 • 19 miles • 3,145 ft • 0 • Loop •
Borrowdale Bash is a well known local loop starting and ending in Keswick
6 miles • 984 ft • 16 • Loop •
10km route to follow, sticking mostly to well-surfaced forest roads, taking you to the best parts of the...
Photos of Keswick Mountain Bike
Videos of Keswick Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Altura North Trail | Oct 20, 2026 @ 10:48am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Oct 20, 2026 | Wet | Boz73 | ||
| Half Days | Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:18pm (Europe/London) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| Altura North Trail | Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:16pm (Europe/London) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| #loamoerotic | Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:14pm (Europe/London) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| Rozz Off! | Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:41pm (Europe/London) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| Quercus Trail | Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:40pm (Europe/London) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| Spooney Green | Aug 9, 2026 @ 12:22pm (Europe/London) Aug 9, 2026 | Unknown | LouiseKcmIOi | ||
| The Bypass (Upper) | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:48am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 15, 2026 | Ideal | 07wlee | ||
| More Adrenaline Please | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:48am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 15, 2026 | Ideal | 07wlee | ||
| DOA | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:48am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 15, 2026 | Wet | 07wlee |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| CRSgVO | ridden | trail | activity #107531390 | Nov 10, 2026 @ 3:53am 3 days |
| harrywise11 | wishlist | route | activity #107289456 | Nov 6, 2026 @ 7:18am Nov 6, 2026 |
| jode | wishlist | trail | activity #107259107 and 1 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 2:18pm Nov 5, 2026 |
| Crazyblue54 | ridden | trail | activity #107094557 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 3:22pm Nov 2, 2026 |
| KristanMcClure | wishlist | route | activity #107025409 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 11:30am Nov 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | P | Sep 4, 2026 @ 2:01pm Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | T | Apr 16, 2026 @ 6:21am Apr 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Needs some serious tlc. Huge water and root... | Oct 28, 2025 @ 3:36am Oct 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | This makes absolutely no sense to me that... | Oct 19, 2025 @ 3:12pm Oct 19, 2025 | ||
| report | Steep and technical. Runs fine in the dry.... | May 4, 2025 @ 9:20am May 4, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails230 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k250 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge126 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge9 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k254 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge126 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Keswick BMX Track | skill park | Keswick |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Mickledore Cycling Holidays
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Keswick BikesBike Shop
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Whinlatter BikesBike Shop
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CyclewiseBike Shop
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BiketreksBike Shop
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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 | 77 | 64 miles | 25,925 ft | 36 miles | 2,792 ft | #851 | #35 | 200 | 990 | 11 | 17,567 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 9 miles | 5,682 ft | 6 miles | 2,782 ft | #784 | #42 | 889 | 3 | 4,381 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 34 | 36 miles | 9,206 ft | 15 miles | 2,598 ft | #1,149 | #37 | 133 | 86 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 27 | 28 miles | 6,558 ft | 12 miles | 1,312 ft | #1,355 | #35 | 157 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 712 ft | 144 ft | 712 ft | 144 ft | #1,419 | #55 | 11 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 64 | 67 miles | 25,233 ft | 36 miles | 2,792 ft | #2,320 | #47 | 937 | 2 | 5,487 | ||
| Trail Running | 68 | 69 miles | 25,725 ft | 36 miles | 2,792 ft | #2,112 | #42 | 940 | 2 | 1,192 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 3 | 4,003 ft | 755 ft | 3,947 ft | 315 ft | 8 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Keswick?
Keswick 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 Keswick?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Keswick are:
- Sticks Pass (4.3/5)
- #loamoerotic (4.3/5)
- #loamranger (4.3/5)
- Half Days (4.2/5)
- 10 Spokes (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Keswick?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Keswick. The most popular parking spots are:
- Whinlatter Visitors Centre Parking
- Masmill Parking
- Revelin Moss Parking
- Swirls Car Park
- Wythburn Car Park
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What is the longest trail in Keswick?
The longest trail in Keswick is Stoneycroft at 4.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Keswick?
The best hiking trails in Keswick are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Keswick?
The best trail running trails in Keswick are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Keswick?
Keswick has a total of 87 trails. Of those, 77 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Keswick to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Keswick?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Keswick is Stoneycroft with 1,253 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Keswick?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Keswick is Birkside with 2,455 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Keswick?
Keswick supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Keswick?
The following bike services are available in Keswick:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Keswick?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Keswick is Quercus Short Cut with an average grade of 15.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Keswick?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Keswick. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Keswick?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Keswick are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Keswick?
The overall region status for Keswick is Clear / Green. Out of 69 trails:
- Clear / Green: 60
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Keswick?
Yes, Keswick supports e-bike riding. There are 14 trails in Keswick 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 Keswick?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Keswick are: View all mountain biking routes in Keswick.
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What is the highest summit in Keswick?
The highest summit in Keswick is Scafell Pike at 3,186 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Keswick?
The most popular Strava segments in Keswick are:
- North loop, good Bit (28,902 athletes)
- North DH before climb.. (28,895 athletes)
- Keep Garn (28,799 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Keswick?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Keswick. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Keswick.
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What trails are closed in Keswick?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Keswick. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 60
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Keswick?
Yes, there are 27 accessible/adaptive trails in Keswick. View all adaptive trails in Keswick for specific accessibility information.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Keswick?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Keswick: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Keswick.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Keswick?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Keswick are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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