A classic Lake District Loop

This lake district mountain bike route is a great one for shorter days on the lower fells.
I started in Rydal (just above Rydal Hall) and looped into Ambleside before starting to climb. From there I headed to Skelwith Bridge, Oxen Fell before eventually dropping into the slate mines and heading over to Elterwater.
If you'd like to see more routes like this or have any suggestions of routes to ride, let me know!

[@christianpratt]

Nice route! Yeah, steep pulls up the back of Loughrigg Fell. 😀

[@rdyson]

Beautiful colours

[@OriginalCyclist]

Ay you can't beat the Lakes in October 🤌

[@Mugtree]

Thank you James. I love your autumn Lakes videos. My favourite place to be and ride and how I found your channel 👍👍. I’m going to work out this route if that is okay and ride it. My friends and I always stay at the youth hostel in Elterwater so perfect from the door and it looks stunning. Very jealous as I want to be back there ♥️

[@OriginalCyclist]

Hey mate, drop me your email on IG and I'll send you the GPX / strava

[@Mugtree]

@@OriginalCyclist Thank you so much James

[@Andrew-su9rk]

Liking your videos, this one felt a bit cut short in some sections... we don't want to miss out on the ride 😊

[@OriginalCyclist]

Thanks Andrew. I worry that people will get bored but appreciate the feedback, thank you 🙏

[@iansmith7439]

Hi James, really enjoyed the video! My only complaint is I wish you would put out more content but I imagine you are busy with work and family life! About to pull the trigger on a Grizl, so will be a fellow Canyon owner soon too.

[@OriginalCyclist]

mate this is so kind. I have a peak district video I recorded at the weekend to edit and have an idea for another video. Plus I'll record the Dyfi enduro in April too all being well. But you're bang on, I am just time poor running a business and having a family. This kind of comment gives me renewed motivation though, so thank you 🙏

[@iansmith7439]

@@OriginalCyclist No problem! I’ve been following your channel for a few years now so thought I should finally tell you how much I’m enjoying the videos! Looking forward to more soon.

[@OriginalCyclist]

@@iansmith7439 Mate that is awesome, thank you. Got a new video going live at 10 this morning ;-)

[@user-ux9ll3yk5y]

I'm looking for a new hobby are there lots of those types of cycling routes in Britain? Seem to always see the faster more technical routes though Forestrys ect on KZbin.

[@OriginalCyclist]

There are trails for everyone in the UK. From kids and families to pro riders. Bikes are the best!