The Borrowdale Bash - a classic north Lakes MTB ride. Mountain Biking in the Lake District

#borrowdalebash #mtb #lakesmountainbiking
A cracking ride around Borrowdale in the northern Lake District. Starting from Keswick and looping clockwise around the valley this ride packs in cracking descents, steep climbs and fantastic views.
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Filmed on a GoPro Hero 7 Black

[@alpine1609]

Miss out the road section at the start by climbing up through castle rig, descend from falcon crag to ashness bridge

[@BastardSquad]

Did this yesterday (14.06.23).. @ 7:29 never seen it so dry, and loose. Binned it. And £2.00 for a small bottle of water at Watendlath cafe too, no ta.... Free tap water outside.

[@swilson94]

Doing this ride in a couple of weeks and this video has definitely hyped me up for it. Absolutely stunning route.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Great to hear it. It's a good one 👍

[@Mugtree]

Thank you so much. Cracking video. Hoping to do this at Easter

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks mate

[@Dc-sh8xn]

Looks like a great ride. Got to do this once this lockdown is over. Cheers for sharing. 👍🏻

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Great video an ride thanks mate looks like a good one.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks, it's a nice area to ride that doesn't get swamped with people

[@si0054]

I’m undecided on the bash, I’d need to do it again. Went up and over walla crag though, and down through the woods before Rossthwaite which was a bit too technical for me, less flow. The roads slogs and quite long for the rewards, better riding in other areas so far I think.

[@5492sparky]

Love the look of this one Ian. Great vid.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks mate.

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Quality content bud, I’ve just started filming my rides round the Calder valley & surrounding area after watching your vids. So thanks for the inspiration it’s still early days I’m only on 32 subscribers.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks mate, just sub'd you and will check out your vids :)

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Lakedistrictrider thanks mate, I really appreciate that. They are all a bit amateurish at the minute I’m still at the beginning of the filming my rides learning curve if you know what I mean

[@knott4me561]

Awesome ride one of my favourite routes .love the rosthwaite decent @beardedvikingmtber I'm local I'll check out your vids pal .

[@beardedvikingmtber]

knott 4me cheers buddy I appreciate that, like I said to the lakedistrictrider it’s still early days

[@LakesMTB1964]

My favourite lakes ride

[@mtbguides_Rich]

Shame you got held up on the crux on Puddington bank, a nice guide, great vid 👍.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Cheers mate. Yep, there were a fair few walkers about. Sometimes you get away with timings sometimes you don't 😀

[@rickwindsor7278]

Cracking ride. Where can i get the route map for it. Ive got your book but its not in there cheers

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks for getting the book, hope you enjoy it. It is a pretty well known route so there should be plenty of places online where you can find a description. I think Lakesmtb had it on their site at one time. Just watch out for those that take you over Walla Crag as that's a footpath 👍

[@rickwindsor7278]

@@Lakedistrictrider cheers. Ive found it. Its slightly different that the route you did but im sure ill suss it. Keep up the gd content 👌

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Cheers mate

[@JWDTphotography]

Just done this today having watched this. What an outstanding loop. We didn’t go up the road to Ashness, but went up the hill from Keswick, I can highly highly recommend that

[@Lakedistrictrider]

It is a bit of a classic ride that one. Think the path you mean might be a footpath. I try not to ride them. I'm not massively against riding footpaths, but if I did ride them it's not something I would personally want to put in a vid on social media. Just a personal position.

[@JWDTphotography]

Lakedistrictrider that’s interesting. The route I had picked was from lakesmtb.co.uk so assumed it was legit. Sad my the really technical rocky descent was swarming with walkers so we had to dismount, just means I’ll have to do it all again.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

@@JWDTphotography that's a shame. The national parks are getting really busy this summer. If you can pick a midweek day you might stand a better chance of a clear run.

[@elliotbentham1801]

Great vid pal hopefully doing this in a couple of days. I'm running tubes, obviously I'll bring spares but do you think a tube will survive that castle crag descent. Looks gnarly!

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks mate. I run tubes. Not converted to tubeless yet. Always a risk but I didn't get any flats that day.

[@elliotbentham1801]

@@Lakedistrictrider guess I'm taking the risk then haha. Cheers

[@Lakedistrictrider]

@@elliotbentham1801 enjoy!

[@ConsideYT]

Hey great video, I’m looking to do a his ride with my step dad in the summer but he’s in the e-bike you think it will be possible to do it on a full suspension?

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Hi, I've done it on full suspension and hardtail.

[@adamburke4139]

Great video, im looking for a trail to ride for my first time in the lakes something medium can yo recommend any easy to locate and follow Thanks

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Thanks mate, yeah there are loads to go at. Grizedale Foest has a great selection of bridleways, Claife Heights also good. Kentmere area too. I have written a guidebook with routes of different lengths and grades. Might be worth checking out if you plan on doing a fair bit of riding in the Lakes. www.amazon.co.uk/Mountain-Biking-District-Cycling-Cicerone/dp/1852846445

[@LIAMHALL98]

A good way to start on Whinlatter

[@ronwhite8503]

I think you need a few more cables round your headset 😉.

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Ha, could get a bit more spaghetti in there

[@simonlarkin6347]

Any link to Strava Trailforks or komoot Gpx files as this looks super nice to do

[@Lakedistrictrider]

No, sorry. Its a well known route so should be easy to find elsewhere

[@simonlarkin6347]

@@louisnaum7722 cheers, 👍

[@markstorer7204]

Great ride spoiled by far too many bobble hats stood in the middle of the bridle way making you slow down because of their dithering....

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Doesn't bother me mate, just bad timing not their fault. They have right of way anyway. I'm happy to wait. 👍