Nether Wasdale and Hollow Moor by mountain bike

This circular ride around the western end of Wasdale busts the myth that all mountain biking in the area is hardcore. It has one steep climb that requires pushing, but that aside it's a mixture of high-level cruising, a long descent and fast-flowing exploration around the valley bottom's tracks and lanes.
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WasdaleStart point
Nether Wasdale National Trust car park, near Cinderdale Bridge, CA20 1ET. Grid ref: NY128038.Trail information
Enjoy the ride
Nether Wasdale is an ideal start point, allowing a pleasant warm up around the lanes to Wastwater. The real fun starts with an outstanding descent from the top of Hollow Moor. Enjoy the views as you work your way around the route, for not only do you get a twist on the classic view towards Scafell Pike, you also get a mighty seascape out across the Irish Sea.
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