06 GRIZEDALE

The Lake District is a mountain biking hotspot, with some of the best natural trails the UK has to o er. Grizedale is slap bang in the middle between two beautiful lakes, Coniston Water and Lake Windermere. It’s got some serious elevation, which gives panoramic views over Helvellyn and beyond. The forest is famous for its outdoor sculptures, many of which can be viewed from the tamer trails. The red-graded North Face loop is perfect for intermediate riders who want an enjoyable but not overly technical singletrack ride. There’s also a short black trail full of jumps, berms and steep descents, with a double-black-diamond option that’s not for the faint-hearted. Grizedale is part of the Super Six (see Gisburn).