more stats
3,662 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-231 ft
Altitude change
606 ft
Altitude min
836 ft
Altitude max
836 ft
Altitude start
606 ft
Altitude end
-6.298%
Grade
-14.545%
Grade max
3.148%
Grade min
250 ft
Distance climb
3,065 ft
Distance down
347 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Riverbed Path Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grizedale Forest
    Hawkshead
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Skinny, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Very rocky, very slippy, very wet.. it is a riverbed, after all. Take it easy during peak times.

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DropsJumpsRock slabsRockySkinnies

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on Oct 20, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Directions to riverbed-path trailhead (54.348690, -3.038400)

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      1 Review & Comments

      airmuppet airmuppet
      'mountain biking not allowed' what?!
      It couldn't be more allowed, its a public bridleway, ie legally accessible on foot, cycle or horse. Whoever reported this I don't know what to say

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riverbed Path located?
      Riverbed Path is located in Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, United Kingdom. It is part of the Grizedale Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.34869, -3.0384.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riverbed Path?
      Riverbed Path has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 606 ft to 836 ft.
      ▼ Is Riverbed Path a point to point trail?
      Riverbed Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is other.
      ▼ How long is Riverbed Path?
      Riverbed Path is 3,662 ft long. The trail type is other.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riverbed Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riverbed Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Riverbed Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riverbed Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Riverbed Path?
      The estimated time to hike Riverbed Path is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,662 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Riverbed Path?
      Riverbed Path is a very popular trail. There have been 878 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 834 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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