Hodge Close Quarry

Type:Cycle Route

Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PA

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Tel01539 822222

About

An enjoyable mountain bike ride on gravel and stony tracks with views across the Langdale Pikes and down into the depths of Hodge Close.

Distance: 3.85 miles (6.2km).

Nearest Town: Ambleside.

Start Location: Tilberthwaite Car Park.

Directions to Start (by car):
From Ambleside head out on the A593 towards Coniston. Go through Skelwith Bridge. Look out for a sign on your right to Hodge Close, but do not take this right turn; instead, take the next turn signed to Tilberthwaite. The car park is on the left.

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Facilities

Parking

Free Parking

Routes

Description of route - Little Langdale, Skelwith Bridge
Length of route (miles) - 4

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

From Ambleside head out on A593 toward Coniston, around 4 miles along this road you will see a small sign for Hodge close on the right, follow this small road until you emerge into Hodge close car park.

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