Gravel Rides Lake District : 15 gravel bike adventures in Cumbria

If you’re hunting for the best gravel riding in the Lake District, this guide is your new best mate. Gravel Rides Lake District packs in 15 brilliant routes, from short spins to big all‑day adventures up to 270km. Whether you want smooth shoreline cruising around Windermere, the rolling gravel of Claife Heights, or the wild, open moorland of Askham Fell, there’s a ride here for every kind of gravel cyclist.

Local rider Andrew Barlow has personally researched, ridden, and mapped every route, so you’re getting proper insider knowledge. Each ride comes with clear Ordnance Survey maps, simple turn‑by‑turn directions, distance and timing info, difficulty grades, and loads of stunning action photography. You’ll also find tips on the best café stops, local insights, and a handy appendix for planning your day out.

And because no gravel guide is complete without them, you also get downloadable GPX files for every route — perfect for loading straight onto your bike computer.

Whether you’re new to gravel or already obsessed, this book makes it easy to explore the Lakes on two wheels and discover trails you’d never find on your own.