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Iron Keld and Loughrigg

Mountain Biking Trail

Moderate

13.31 mi

2,253 ft

A superb and popular ride with stunning views, testing but rideable climbs, and brilliant descents.

From Under Loughrigg Lane, an initial steep climb takes you up over Loughrigg Fell and down on fast tracks to Tarn Foot. Quiet back roads past Skelwith Bridge and a short tarmac uphill then lead to a punchy climb up onto Iron Keld. Interesting riding leads over the high pastureland and down to a rough byway which is followed towards the road, and then a slate-strewn descent to Hodge Close Quarry. Rocky and quite challenging tracks continue through Tilberthwaite and into Little Langdale, before another climb and rocky descent into the pretty little village of Elterwater. A steady road climb up towards High Close accesses Loughrigg Terrace and a scenic and fun ride above Rydal water (This is a VERY popular walking area so either avoid at busy times or be prepared to stop and be courteous to the many families who enjoy walking in this area). Traverse past the spooky and impressive Rydal caves and enjoy a final bouldery descent before the road spin back to Under Loughrigg. Written by FATMAP Official

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Strava Routes

June 9, 2016·Public

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Loughrigg circuit Cattle grid to the top gate	0.89 mi	449 ft	9.5%
Loughrigg to House	0.18 mi	161 ft	16.6%
Under Loughrigg Climb to First Gate	0.36 mi	230 ft	11.8%
Climb to first gate from Under Loughrigg	0.65 mi	308 ft	8.9%
2nd Top Gate Climb	0.28 mi	121 ft	8.1%
Gate on climb up onto Loughrigg Fell	0.36 mi	118 ft	5.8%
first bit of dh	0.20 mi	52 ft	4.5%
A593 Climb	0.69 mi	279 ft	7.6%
A593 Climb through the Coppices	0.67 mi	230 ft	6.3%
skelwith bridge	0.52 mi	253 ft	9.2%
twisty gate to gate climb	0.15 mi	20 ft	0.8%
Down to Hodge Close	0.16 mi	-62 ft	-6.5%
Cloce hill copice farm to ford	1.12 mi	-138 ft	-1.5%
Rigg sty quickie	0.05 mi	-49 ft	-16.5%
Time to dry out	0.31 mi	66 ft	3.9%
Fir Bank	1.06 mi	213 ft	3.8%
Little Langdale Climb	0.26 mi	79 ft	5.7%
birch hill wood to first junction	0.38 mi	-213 ft	-10.6%
Fir bank DH	0.48 mi	-292 ft	-11.5%
Birch Hill Wood Descent (gate to road)	0.43 mi	-269 ft	-11.6%
Red Bank Climb	0.71 mi	335 ft	8.9%
Red Bank OFFICIAL North-west Climbs	0.75 mi	344 ft	8.7%
Col du elterwater	0.83 mi	374 ft	8.4%
Red Bank Start	0.23 mi	102 ft	8.4%
Full Red Bank Climb from Elterwater	0.95 mi	344 ft	6.7%
Up Red Bank Down LRT	2.13 mi	-377 ft	-0.2%
shorter red bank climb	0.69 mi	328 ft	8.9%
ELTERWATER HARD BIT **	0.48 mi	240 ft	9.4%
Track	0.15 mi	85 ft	10.2%
Loughrigg new gate to gate	1.29 mi	-331 ft	-4.1%
Full Loughrigg Terrace	0.91 mi	-299 ft	-6.2%
Gate to gate	1.19 mi	-328 ft	-4.4%
terrace short	0.29 mi	-131 ft	-8.0%
Loughrigg Terrace to Fork	0.37 mi	-187 ft	-9.6%
Loughrigg Terrace Descent	0.53 mi	-269 ft	-9.6%
child destruction	0.28 mi	-49 ft	-3.2%
ginger destruction	0.29 mi	-95 ft	-6.0%
Family Destruction	0.28 mi	-89 ft	-6.0%
Under loughrigg cattle grid to cattle grid	1.15 mi	-102 ft	-0.1%
Loughrigg Rise	0.73 mi	89 ft	1.9%
Under Loughrigg Climb	0.19 mi	39 ft	3.9%

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Iron Keld and Loughrigg

Mountain Biking Trail

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Route and Elevation

Segments