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      A mainstay of Lakes riding, many routes from this starting point. Including Nan Bield and Garburn Pass. Wilfs Cafe, Wheelbase and Hawkshead brewery all situated at the car park.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      AKA: Kentmere
      Land Status: National Park
      Access Info:
      Wheelbase at Staveley
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 4, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      7
      Trails Mountain Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      7
      Trails Trail Running
      7
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      4,790 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,588 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,042 ft
      Reports
      39
      Photos
      57
      Completed Counter
      2,420

      Popular Staveley Mountain Biking Trails

      60 4.0 1 mile 3 ft 461
      A Classic!
      100 2.8 1 mile 8 ft 351
      Nice descent to valley road. First section is grassy and rutted and is slippy in the wet. The lower part after the second river crossing is a rocky track which is easy apart from one rocky step towards the bottom. Both river crossings...
      90 4.5 4,447 ft 4 ft 310
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      45 4.0 1 mile 10 ft 269
      Fast descent on a mix of rutted grassy track and stony track. Beware of the gates.
      30 3.0 1 mile 4 ft 230
      Less popular black difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      75 0.0 5,012 ft 24 ft 230
      Steep rocky descent down sunken bridleway with occasional small drops
      15 3.4 5 miles 1,412 ft 115
      From Mountain Bike Rider Magazine (3 Feb 2014) This ride is all about reaching the infamous and experiencing the Kentmere Common descent that follows it. Sunken alpine hairpins, fast stony singletrack, sketchy, mucky gambles, sudden...

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      Staveley Mountain Bike Routes

      4.4 11 miles 1,358 ft 1 Loop
      Mostly off-road loop around Kentmere from Staveley.
      5.0 25 miles 4,592 ft 2 Loop
      Very challenging MTB route
      19 miles 1,034 ft 0 Loop
      Escape to the country and away from the crowds!
      9 miles 795 ft 2
      27 miles 4,176 ft 5
      18 miles 2,850 ft 2

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      Videos of Staveley Mountain Bike

      Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.
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      4:38 | 266 | Nov 20, 2016
      Stupid Monkey Kev rides with Shaun Palmer
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      0:56 | 291 | Feb 15, 2015
      Nan Bield pass to Harter Fell
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      8:44 | 938 | May 8, 2014
      Garburn Pass Mates enduro Race 2013
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      6:22 | 637 | Jul 4, 2019 , My City
      Garburn Pass, The Lake District, UK - MTB
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      8:03 | 607 | Mar 13, 2019 , My City

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      AlloypenguintrailGarburn Pass Descent EastwardsDo loop from Troutbeck and enjoy the scenery. ...
      Aug 4, 2025 @ 2:14am
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      ReddersBikingtrailNan Bield PassYes, done it on a 120mm hardtail
      Mar 27, 2024 @ 2:36am
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      JacksbarrytrailGreen Quarter DescentStraightforward open single-track. A bit boggy...
      Jul 22, 2023 @ 3:30am
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      JacksbarrytrailHP PlantationScary as only my second downhill Trail! But...
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      JacksbarrytrailWA-hoooooo Hall Wood DescentBrilliant first ever proper downhill trail....
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Grizedale Forest 1 6 49.7 km
      Lake District National Park10.5 km
      Farleton 214.8 km
      Eskdale18.1 km
      Whinlatter 720 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike711 miles4,790 ft8 miles1,588 ft
      #6,593#205573932,537
      Hike711 miles4,790 ft8 miles1,588 ft
      #9,124#22738295
      Trail Running711 miles4,790 ft8 miles1,588 ft
      #8,437#21438123

      Frequently Asked Questions About Staveley

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Staveley?
      Where can I park to ride in Staveley?
      Check the Staveley 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 Staveley?
      The longest trail in Staveley is Nan Bield Pass at 4.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Staveley?
      Staveley has a total of 7 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Staveley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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