Silurian Way Cycle Trail

(Average user rating 4 unrated

3.7/5)

About Silurian Way Cycle Trail

A great long distance cycle route which takes in many sculptures and includes a couple of miles of public road to ride.

How to get there:

Silurian Way Cycle Trail 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
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

CYCLISTS ON A CYCLE ROUTE IN GRIZEDALE FOREST

Grizedale Visitor Centre Facilities.

Grade of trail:

Trail waymarking:

Length of trail:
14 miles

Approximate time of trail:
3 hours 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

User Comments

5 Stars
Admittedly, yes there is hill after hill but that is what makes this route good. I want to get a good workout so love this trail. Done it twice now and yesterday only took just under 1 1/2 hours. Excellent for endurance.