Moor Top Cycle Route

 

How to get there:

Moor Top Cycle Route can be started from Grizedale Visitor Centre in Grizedale Forest Park. Hawkshead is the nearest town or village.

By Road:, From the North (unsuitable for coaches):, A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale/Coniston. First left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead follow B5286 south then first right at tourist sign "Theatre in the Forest", follow to Grizedale approx 2 miles., From the South and all coaches:, M6 junction 36 take A591 first exit A590, Barrow follow A590 past Newby Bridge Havethwaite Crossroads, right turn, tourist sign "Grizedale Forest Park", follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale north., By Rail:, Grange over sands to the south and then bus or taxi. Windermere to the east then bus or taxi.

OS Grid Reference: SD336944

Grizedale Visitor Centre Facilities.

Grade of trail:

Trail waymarking: Purple

Length of trail: 7 miles

Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 30 mins

Open or closed: open

Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Grizedale Visitor Centre 01229 860010 e-mail: grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk