Bike Routes Map: Ambleside / Troutbeck / Kentmere
The map is A4 in size with route maps printed on both sides.
On one side the route map covers the area to the north of Staveley and Windermere and includes the Garburn Pass, Kentmere, Sadgill and Longsleddale.
The second side show the area between Ambleside and Troutbeck.
See below for the route details.
The maps show highlighted routes but it is also possible to use the maps to make up your own variations.
Printed on waterproof paper.
Map Side 1
The Garburn Pass from Windermere 26 km / 16 miles
A tough but highly rewarding route. To ride the Garburn Pass without putting a foot down is surely impossible, and would qualify for a free brew at Wilf's Cafe!
Staveley to Longsleddale 26km / 16 miles
A brilliant route with lots of variety, including a wild moorland crossing and three brake blistering descents!
Staveley to Longhouses 11km / 7 miles
A shorter, easier version of the above route, with most of the off road riding being downhill.
Map Side 2
Ambleside to Troutbeck 17km / 10.5 miles
From the busting commercial hub of Ambleside it is just a short hop to tranquil Troutbeck: a straggle of half-hidden stone cottages following a twisty lane. This is a hilly route with some tough climbs, but i can be shortened byfollowing Holbeck Lane to Troutbeck Post Office (and cafe).
It is also possible to link to the route starting from Brockhole Visitor Centre, which is shown on the map.