Setmurthy Woods Mountain Biking Trails

Setmurthy Woods 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 and Hiking.

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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

Trail info last updated August 24, 2026

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Mountain Bike
45 trails
E-Bike
37 trails
Hike
20 trails
Trail Running
28 trails

Region Details

Region Status

Caution as of Aug 24, 2026

Stats

Avg Trail Rating

Trails (view details)

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Trails E-Bike

Trails Gravel Bike

Trails Adaptive Bike

Trails Winter Fat Bike

Trails Horse

Trails Hike

Trails Trail Running

Total Distance

11 miles

Total Descent

3,624 ft

Total Vertical

494 ft

Highest Trailhead

832 ft

Reports

159

Photos

875

Completed Counter

3,594

Popular Setmurthy Woods Mountain Biking Trails

Main Line

• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1,611 ft • 0 ft • 212 •

Highly rated popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Cat in the Hat

• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,398 ft • 0 ft • 162 •

Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop and gap jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Full Roots Caution

• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,818 ft • 0 ft • 141 •

Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm and drop. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Fenceline

• 80 ★ 3.5 • 1,280 ft • 0 ft • 137 •

Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Steep Turns (lower)

• 80 ★ 4.0 • 633 ft • 0 ft • 120 •

Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm and jump. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Middle Steep Turns

• 50 ★ 0.0 • 745 ft • 0 ft • 92 •

Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Small jump line Permanently Closed

• 45 ★ 4.0 • 449 ft • 0 ft • 82 •

Moderately popular red difficulty closed singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Main Line Variation #2 Warning!

• 100 ★ 0.0 • 282 ft • 0 ft • 74 •

Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

Today

0 rides

Yesterday

1 rides

Past Week

6 rides

Setmurthy Woods Mountain Bike Routes

Mini enduro setters (1)

★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,780 ft • 19 • Loop • Race •

A GPS track of mini enduro weekend! Including best trails up there: Mainline, Fenceline, Middle steep...

Route #78053997

• 5 miles • 1,171 ft • 10 •

Route #115937704

• 7 miles • 1,885 ft • 20 •

Route #113579104

• 8 miles • 1,911 ft • 22 •

Route #116026516

• 7 miles • 1,828 ft • 21 •

Route #122508315

• 9 miles • 2,376 ft • 27 •

Photos of Setmurthy Woods Mountain Bike

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Main Line

374 |

Apr 9, 2006 @ 8:51am

Apr 9, 2006

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Main Line

23 |

Jul 12, 2026 @ 1:44am

Jul 12, 2026

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Main Line

32 |

May 6, 2026 @ 12:03am

May 6, 2026

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Main Line

176 |

Jun 16, 2022 @ 1:54am

Jun 16, 2022

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Main Line

131 |

Sep 6, 2021 @ 7:29pm

Sep 6, 2021

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Fenceline

99 |

Jun 11, 2021 @ 1:33pm

Jun 11, 2021

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Cat in the Hat

91 |

Jun 11, 2021 @ 1:33pm

Jun 11, 2021

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Roadgap line

162 |

May 15, 2013 @ 12:44pm

May 15, 2013

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Roadgap line

132 |

May 15, 2013 @ 12:45pm

May 15, 2013

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Roadgap line

202 |

May 15, 2013 @ 12:47pm

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Roadgap line

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May 15, 2013 @ 12:49pm

May 15, 2013

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Roadgap line

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May 15, 2013 @ 12:52pm

May 15, 2013

Videos of Setmurthy Woods Mountain Bike

Recent Trail Reports

trail	date	condition	info	user
Top Doubles	Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:06pm (Europe/London) Jul 2, 2026	Variable	work in progress, look before you leap	timmyisasleep
Hole in the wall trail	Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:01pm (Europe/London) Jul 2, 2026	Unknown	coulpe of trees down at the end. lack of...	timmyisasleep
Far fenceline	Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:00pm (Europe/London) Jul 2, 2026	Unknown	been reclaimed by nature	timmyisasleep
steep turns(upper)	Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:58pm (Europe/London) Jul 2, 2026	Ideal	brambles and grass have been cut back	timmyisasleep
Access Trail	Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:57pm (Europe/London) Jul 2, 2026	Ideal	all trees cleared now	timmyisasleep
Fenceline	Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:55pm (Europe/London) Jul 2, 2026	Ideal	brambles and grass have been cut back	timmyisasleep
Cat in the Hat	Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:54pm (Europe/London) Jun 1, 2026	Very Dry	full send lads	timmyisasleep
pump it up lower	Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:48pm (Europe/London) Apr 6, 2026	Unknown	mostly gone due to tree felling, more of...	bexrex
Link	Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:48pm (Europe/London) Apr 6, 2026	Unknown	gone due to tree felling	bexrex
Roadgap line	Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:46pm (Europe/London) Apr 6, 2026	Unknown	Road Gap gone due to forestry work	bexrex

Activity Feed

username	action	type	title	date
finpek2011	add	photo	activity #98997668	Jul 12, 2026 @ 1:44am Jul 12, 2026
timmyisasleep	add	report	activity #98285342 and 6 more	Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:56am Jul 2, 2026
timmyisasleep	add	report	activity #96035801 and 1 more	Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:53pm Jun 1, 2026
timmyisasleep	comment	trail	activity #96035657 and 3 more	Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:50pm Jun 1, 2026
finpek2011	add	photo	activity #94140369	May 6, 2026 @ 12:03am May 6, 2026

username	type	title	comment	date
timmyisasleep	trail	Access Trail	few trees down to the east of mainline. its...	Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:52pm Jun 1, 2026
timmyisasleep	trail	Back of the Woods trail	more of a walkers path than anything you would...	Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:51pm Jun 1, 2026
timmyisasleep	trail	Hole in the wall trail	closed due to lack of use	Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:50pm Jun 1, 2026
timmyisasleep	trail	pump it up lower	trail no longer exists	Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:50pm Jun 1, 2026
CharlieV452	trail	The rad hatted cat	Trees down. No trail anymore	Sep 9, 2025 @ 6:43am Sep 9, 2025

Nearby Areas

name			distance
Whinlatter		7	5.6 km
Ennerdale Valley			10.6 km
Dent	3	5	14.1 km
Lake District National Park			16.3 km
Eskdale			19.2 km

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Activity Type Stats

activitytype	trails	distance	descent	descent distance	total vertical	global rank	state rank	photos	reports	routes	activity logs
Mountain Bike	45	11 miles	3,625 ft	5 miles	495 ft	#3,953	#122	875	157	1	1,626
E-Bike	37	8 miles	2,644 ft	4 miles	495 ft	#4,513	#180		120	1	133
Gravel Bike	15	6 miles	305 ft	1 mile	492 ft	#6,332	#296		1		38
Adaptive Bike	7	4 miles	197 ft	1 mile	469 ft	#6,322	#297		12
Winter Fat Bike	2	2 miles	10 ft	807 ft	364 ft	#6,332	#296
Horse	1	1,024 ft	52 ft	991 ft	52 ft				6
Hike	20	7 miles	791 ft	2 miles	492 ft	#8,997	#222		84		81
Trail Running	28	8 miles	1,368 ft	3 miles	492 ft	#7,479	#182		104		131

Frequently Asked Questions

▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Setmurthy Woods?

The highest rated mountain biking trails in Setmurthy Woods are:

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▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Setmurthy Woods?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Setmurthy Woods are:

August (29 activities)
April (20 activities)
May (19 activities)

Check the Setmurthy Woods reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.

▼ Where can I park to ride in Setmurthy Woods?

There are 4 parking locations listed in Setmurthy Woods. The most popular parking spots are:

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▼ What is the longest trail in Setmurthy Woods?

The longest trail in Setmurthy Woods is Back of the Woods trail at 2,510 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.

▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Setmurthy Woods?

The best hiking trails in Setmurthy Woods are:

Forest trail

View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.

▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Setmurthy Woods?

The best trail running trails in Setmurthy Woods are:

Forest trail

View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.

▼ How many trails are in Setmurthy Woods?

Setmurthy Woods has a total of 45 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Setmurthy Woods to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.

▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Setmurthy Woods?

The trail with the most elevation gain in Setmurthy Woods is Back of the Woods trail with 37 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.

▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Setmurthy Woods?

The trail with the most elevation descent in Setmurthy Woods is Fenceline with 322 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.

▼ What activities are most popular in Setmurthy Woods?

Setmurthy Woods supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.

▼ Are the trails open in Setmurthy Woods?

The overall region status for Setmurthy Woods is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 34 trails:

Clear / Green: 18
Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
Significant Issue / Amber: 5
Closed: 6

View the full trail status page for the latest updates.

▼ Can I ride an ebike in Setmurthy Woods?

Yes, Setmurthy Woods supports e-bike riding. There are 38 trails in Setmurthy Woods that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.

▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Setmurthy Woods?

The most popular mountain biking routes in Setmurthy Woods are:

Mini enduro setters (1)

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▼ What type of bike is most common in Setmurthy Woods?

Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Setmurthy Woods are:

AM (8 activities)

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▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Setmurthy Woods?

The most popular Strava segments in Setmurthy Woods are:

Climb Part 1 (1,753 athletes)
supermain (1,223 athletes)
Steep Setters Run --- From mainline top, down over step up on fire road, down steep section, down off the 6ft and down through the big berm, (1,202 athletes)

View all Strava segments in Setmurthy Woods.

▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Setmurthy Woods?

There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Setmurthy Woods. Some popular features include: