Grasmere to Thirlmere and back
Ambleside
502 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 16.4 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
About the route
Starting point
Broadgate Meadow Car Park
Broadgate, Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9TA
Grassmere
The route starts with a gradual climb out of Grasmere, Be prepared to be stunned by the wonderful views that keep coming all the way through the route, especially when you get to Thirlmere reservoir and you can take in some so the scenery that was used as the backdrop in the latest Star Wars film.