Mountain biking on Helvellyn
Overview
Bike up Helvellyn, the second highest mountain in the Lake District, to get your heart pumping!
Or if you fancy a lakeside route try Ullswater Singletrack near High Street and Place Fell.
What makes it special
- Great for mountain biking enthusiasts
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Walking and Rambling on Helvellyn
If you're planning on staying at YHA Helvellyn, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the are
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St Patrick's Boat Hire
To fully experience Lake Ullswater, hire a self-drive motorboat, fishing boat, rowing boat or canoe.
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Ullswater Steamers
1.5 miles A ferry service with great views of “England’s most beautiful lake”. Sails from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge, stopping in the summer at Howtown.
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Watersports near Helvellyn
Ullswater is great for a wide variety of water sports from sailing to windsurfing - you can even travel light and hire all the equipment you need from the sailing centre. A trip on the Ullswater St
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Glenridding Sailing Centre
Hire out a sailboat, canoe or kayak for use on Ullswater. A range of courses are offered.Visit Glenridding Sailing Centre's website
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Climbing in Grasmere
Climb and scramble to your hearts content and enjoy the spectacular views from this beautiful part of the country.
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Cycling in Grasmere
Jump on your bike and enjoy the rolling landscape. Seasoned pro or just fancy a ride, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Walking and Rambling around Grasmere and Butharlyp Howe
Grasmere offers a great range of fantastic walking routes, with maps available from the hostel.
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Mountain biking in Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
The hostel is in a central location, halfway between Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter so there's plenty of scope for a good ride with a fully equipped bike shed with work stands, pump and bi
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Aira Force Waterfall and Gowbarrow Park
Probably the most famous of the waterfalls in the Lake District, Aira Force provides a glimpse of impressive mountain scenery.
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Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread and sample the delights inside the tiny shop.
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St Oswalds Church
1.8 miles William Wordsworth has a simple tombstone in the churchyard - one of the most visited literary shrines in the world. Visit the website
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Dove Cottage
Visit the barely-changed home of famous Romantic poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. You'll find plenty to inspire you in the museum too.
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Borrowdale Fell Race
The Borrowdale Fell Race is an endurance challenge consisting of 17 miles across tough terrain including 6500 feet of ascent (27km, 2000m).
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Walking and Rambling in Ambleside
If you're planning on staying at YHA Ambleside, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the are
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Plattyplus watersports
Based on the shores of Derwent Water, you can hire equipment or take a lesson in kayaking, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. Visit the Platty+ website
