Easy, low-level, scenic, EMTB ride to East of Windermere (LDNP) using many & varied off-road paths

Link to gpx file on Komoot https://www.komoot.com/tour/130091748...

A fairly easy, low level ride for the novice off-road mountain biker. The video pays particular attention to the terrain to ensure potential riders can judge if it is suitable for their level of riding ability.

An enjoyable, circular, EMTB ride through beautiful countryside between Staveley and Windermere, in the LDNP. The route uses umpteen bridleways, by-ways & minor lanes (mostly) across very varied terrain from woodland to open grassland, fell land and of course the inevitable, rockier sections. A cracker of a route for those wanting to avoid the tourist hotspots.

There is a somewhat overgrown section of bridleway from Bulman Strands (overgrown when we rode it in late summer) where we chose to push the bikes and I've included an alternative minor road route that can be viewed on my map.

This ride is 25 miles long & roughly 50% off-road. A basic map showing the route is available at the end of the video or you can view the route on Komoot at 'Cumbrian e-bike trails'.

This is a lovely route for those riders who don't fancy the more technical, high-level routes; the routes that are readily available in books, magazines, youTube etc.

I've put together this ride and several others as I've found a distinct lack of detailed information on rideable off-road routes for those of us with mountain e-bikes (hardtail or full suspension) who want to enjoy an easier, but fun, ride.

The number of senior e-bike riders like ourselves appears to be rapidly increasing and I'm hoping these routes will be useful to those visiting Cumbria and the Lake District and maybe even other local residents.

00:00 1st off-road section (Ashes Lane)
01:40 Back onto a minor road
02:50 Grassy trail towards Borwick Fold & then Ings
10:12 Up out of Ings and onto rocky trail
13:40 Through High Borrans & down minor road to Windermere
15:06 Through residential Windermere &
15:45 Onto an easy byway to Cleabarrow
18:18 Short section on the B5074
19:33 A rockier green lane (probably most difficult part of ride)
24:22 Very short section on the A5082 from Winster
24:31 Another fun bridleway across to Thornyfields
26:28 Avoid overgrown bridleway by going left!
27:45 Bulman Strands & heading onto overgrown bridleway you might want to avoid!
28:49 Check out overgrown section
31:13 Onto another bridleway towards Crook Hall and where alternative route rejoins
34:25 Bridleway (Cappelrigg Lane) through Beckside Farm
38:40 Back to starting point with a very short distance on A591
39:32 Route map

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