mole en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:21:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-2691335 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:58:29 +0000 postierich 2691335@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>great info! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-2691219 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:25:58 +0000 bjj.andy.w 2691219@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Did a good route a couple of weeks ago. 4passes in one ride :<br /> <img src="http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu117/bjjandyw/3f19f6e9.jpg"><br /> Garburn pass into kentmere,<br /> <img src="http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu117/bjjandyw/bdf17385.jpg"><br /> along stile end into sadgill, up the valley onto gatesgarth pass,<br /> <img src="http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu117/bjjandyw/a30c8927.jpg"><br /> down to hawswater then the carry up to the top of nan bield.<br /> <img src="http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu117/bjjandyw/20934d80.jpg"><br /> Descend back into Kentmere then back over garburn. Set off at 6:30am, got back to the car at 12:30pm. 21miles distance with 5500 feet of climbing. Got back knackerd but happy. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-2690784 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:16:24 +0000 samcamsdad 2690784@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ridethelakes, shhhhhhhhhh dont tell about cumbrias worst kept secret. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-2690760 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:03:45 +0000 DavidM 2690760@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Bump - Why not? Anyone learnt anything in the last year? Turns out the Lap of Great Gable ride is a peach, as it Hobcarton End, allthough I think my current favourite might be the descent from Bow Fell down to Seathwaite. Heading up t'Lakes again tomorrow, Seeing the fairfeild horseshoe mentioned has intrigued me, might have to give that a go, Helvelyn - Dollywagon - Grisedale Hause - Grasmere via the eroded trail that isn't the Bridleway looks interesting as well. Anyone else found owt they would like to share? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-641931 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:16:48 +0000 nickc 641931@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hause Gate to Manesty (last few 100 metres is cheeky, or a short walk) or Watendlath to Rosthwaite </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-641814 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:38:56 +0000 freeridenick 641814@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Bump </p> <p>Off to the Lakes this weekend. On the hit list is Ullock, Rosset Gill and Nan Bield</p> <p> <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-581878 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:33:33 +0000 lowey 581878@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Did anyone mention Gatescarth ?</p> <p>We did the Nan Bield classic a few weeks ago, and IMO Gatescarth to Haweswater is better than the Nan Bield switchacks... Technical, fast, scary steep... it ticks all the boxes a lakes descent should have (except a pub at the bottom).</p> <p>Good bump Grumm. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-581597 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:44:43 +0000 grumm 581597@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Bump <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-454371 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:05:09 +0000 Yetiman 454371@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Excellent post. I'm off to Heversham in 3 weeks and should hopefully have time to squeeze in a ride somewhere. I just need to decide which one to do. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-439056 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:13:48 +0000 djglover 439056@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>watendlath &gt; rosthwaite<br /> Nan bield<br /> Walna Scar<br /> Off Parkamoor to Satterthwaite<br /> Iron Keld </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-439047 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:11:01 +0000 ridethelakes 439047@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Surprised no one has mentioned HP Plantation between Staveley and Kentmere <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-439039 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:07:22 +0000 GaVgAs 439039@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>From Lingy to Carrick beck is a grassy decent,with a few rocky sections its not used a lot and gets overgrown with bracken in a month or so.</p> <p>The flatter section from the Hut can be boggy,it should be ok now though after a dryish spell. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>I would do the Climb East of High Pike and then take the flatter path to the hut (not marked on map) from there,as the Bridleway climb is soft grass rather than hard paked gravel. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-421221 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:53:31 +0000 parkedtiger 421221@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've walked that section of the Cumbria Way many years ago (as a kid) but have never ridden any of those tops. It was the descent from Lingy down to Carrock Beck that was looking appealing though <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/3#post-421171 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:40:41 +0000 boxelder 421171@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>parkedtiger</p> <p>Go anticlockwise and from Carrock Beck take the N'most black dash trail towards Low Pike, double back Swards to High Pike. The descent from Lingy is very steep, rocky, deep heather.<br /> Do it clockwise and it's hike a bike to Lingy, then the fast drop to Carrock Beck.<br /> I presume you've done the descents N and W off High Pike? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-420293 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:54:46 +0000 Sandwich 420293@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Boredale Hause to Dale Head in Bannerdale was good in the snow. Fast not too technical and a hoot </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-420216 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:35:35 +0000 parkedtiger 420216@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Excuse the hijack - has anyone tried this loop (or something similar)around Carrock Fell (back of Blencathra):</p> <p><img src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs004.snc1/4407_97523367015_543312015_2440130_7496517_n.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-420092 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:00:13 +0000 Sanny 420092@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Peterd</p> <p>Climb Land Rover track to Bealach between Dodd Wood and Longside. Follow singletrack by fence and dry stone wall to Carsleddon. Descend on the cheeky trail. Well steep at the bottom but doable. Not one to let go of the brakes on!</p> <p>Anc</p> <p>The steep bit you mention looks rideable if you traverse down the edge. The turn in is brutal and I didn't manage it despite several valiant attempts! I'm looking forward to going back and doing it. It's one of those lovely "I shouldn't really be trying this" sections whcih sticks in the mind. Like you say, there is an easy option that avoids it.</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-419973 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:29:42 +0000 boxelder 419973@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sanny,<br /> bung me a mail if you want some Grisedale info. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-419768 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:28:52 +0000 anc 419768@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yes drop off the summit of Skiddaw on the obvious track/path to Carlside then follow the allerdale ramble along longside edge(little climb) then down Ullock. Theres one section off Ullock that goes 'scramble steep' but can be done if you go left round a side path. Once the main part of the Ullock descent is over you come to a grassy col, turn left and back on yourself down towards Ravenstone Hotel. Nice descent through the woods. </p> <p>The path off Carlside to Millbeck is also very good. Its pretty constantly steep. Steps/drainage channals at the top to jump, just the right gap between them to allow you to control your speed. You then come to some exposed white rock which is do-able but very very technical and requires some good line choice. Then very steep again to the bottom.</p> <p>Have fun <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-418107 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:47:08 +0000 bungalistic 418107@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><strong>anc</strong> My seat is usually fairly low as riding uphill isn't my strong point, though I'm trying, happy to try any technical downhill as we regularely ride local dh tracks on the trusty HT's.</p> <p>I presume I go down the Longside edge side of it that drops down near Ravenstone hotel, what is the descent like going the other way, down towards Lyzzick hall? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-418095 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:44:23 +0000 StuF 418095@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I quite like Black Combe for a quick blast (nearly 2000' decent in a bit under 10 mins) although it is a slog going up. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-418055 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:33:01 +0000 peterd 418055@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sanny,</p> <p>Which bit of the Allerdale Ramble are you referring to and where do you join up with the descent?</p> <p>peterd </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-418042 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:30:09 +0000 lowey 418042@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I should imagine the descent form the Nab down to Rydal on the Fairfield would be pretty interesting. </p> <p>Be night ride territory I think though. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-418014 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:21:13 +0000 Sanny 418014@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>PS The climb along the recently renewed path from the top of Garburn to the summit of High Street is nice. It can then be used to connect up with Nan Bield for a fun descent. Far more rideable than the hoof up the Bridleway.</p> <p>Great thread.</p> <p>Sanny </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-418004 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:18:49 +0000 Sanny 418004@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>How about Fairfield Horseshoe coming down towards Ambleside on the Grasmere side of the Horseshoe? Reasonably techy (especially as it was snowy and icy at the time).</p> <p>Cat Bells on a quiet day is mighty fine too. </p> <p>Ullock is mighty fine indeed. For extra cheekiness, you could always head along the Allerdale Ramble to join up with the singletrack descent (steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!) that brings you out at the small village below Skiddaw. 20.2 km of riding with over 4000 feet of climbing.........nice!</p> <p>What's the best cheeky route up onto then off Grisedale Pike? </p> <p>Also, has anyone tried Haystacks?</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Sanny </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-417762 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:06:27 +0000 GaVgAs 417762@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Rosset Gill via Angle tarn-Styhead pass to Wasdale Head here <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-417640 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:40:39 +0000 hora 417640@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hmmmmm invention time. knackered/old inner tubes interwined- one looked around your forehead (like Swahili women?) attached to the other around your bike? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-417627 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:38:14 +0000 anc 417627@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Bungalistic</p> <p>Make sure lower your post a little, the section off Skiddaw goes very steep and loose for about 20metres. Theres lots of sharp rocks pointing up at you, but is definately rideable if a little on the edge. Then the rest of Ullock is a scream, best avoided at the busier times as the walkers will ruin the flow and your lines. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-417607 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:33:46 +0000 lowey 417607@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I suppose if your into the realms of cheekyness then the list can be utterly endless in the lakes.</p> <p>I remember doing the whole Coledale Horseshoe when I got my first bike in 87 or 88 I think. The descent from Grisedale Pike to Braithwaite was just awesome, burnt in my memory. The only problem was I could hardly hold the steering wheel on the way home after hours of squeezing the life out of canti breaks! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-417543 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:20:16 +0000 bungalistic 417543@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Great thread this, will be keeping it bookmarked and giving a few of those a go. Ullock Pike is first on list as I've been wanting to check that out for a bit now. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-417346 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:32:12 +0000 grumm 417346@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ha that's an ingenious method, might try that - couldn't work out what they were doing at first! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-415300 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:14:44 +0000 lowey 415300@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just balance it on your camelback and plod away... its soon over. Personally, I loved the descent from Gatescath Pass to Hawsewater just as much, but that rarely gets a mention. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-415278 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:53:21 +0000 freeridenick 415278@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>about that, my two mates with heavy bikes did it like this!<br /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2549096230_4eca3cef6b_b.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-415189 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:02:35 +0000 grumm 415189@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Don't have a HT any more since it got nicked. I'm sure I will manage. How long is the hike-a-bike section? I have read 45 mins to an hour I think? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-415184 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:57:44 +0000 boxelder 415184@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Take a HT. The only technical bit is the start of the descent and it's slow speed tech stuff. Lighter and easier to carry. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-415160 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:51:37 +0000 freeridenick 415160@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>grumm take some padding for your shoulder. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-415131 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:40:14 +0000 grumm 415131@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Think Nan Bield will be next on my list. Can I handle the hikey-bikey with my Pitch is the question. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-414680 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:05:26 +0000 anc 414680@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Skiddaw then Ullock Pike does it for me as does Whiteless pike to the back of Rannadale knotts and off the top of Robinson to the foot of Buttermere(super fast). All cheeky mind. Legal ones Styhead to Seathwaite and Blacksail to wasdale. List is endless... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-414315 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:24:15 +0000 D0NK 414315@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Trouble is on that section one or two surly walkers going in the same direction as you can really hold you up. If they are headed the other way you can just jump to oneside and wait patiently smiling throughout, but overtaking a stubborn git on or off your bike is tricky. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-descent-in-the-lakes-area/page/2#post-414300 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:20:45 +0000 snowslave 414300@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Second that. Surly attitude from walkers in the lakes is not uncommon, in response to friendly hellos etc. Not worth worrying about cos it spoils the karma and you only end up with their angst shared. </p> <p>Early morning lakes rides are especially fantastic. It's not just the lack of walkers or anyone else come to that, it's kinda eerie how silent it is at daft o'clock. First time I did it I was quite surprised how much background noise I wasn't noticing during normal hours, but when it's not there at say 5am it's v obvious. Great time to do some of the stuff between Coniston and Windermere Grizedale, Breasty Haw etc. which get busy later on. </p>