JUST.GRAVEL is a collaboration with Forestry England to bring to you the best gravel riding in the southern Lake District. It provides an  opportunity for first-time gravel riders to get involved in a professionally organised event and experience the joy of organised social riding. For regular gravel riders, the longer distance is a chance to explore the hidden corners of the forest and test yourself on more challenging terrain.

JUST. GRAVEL is a fully inclusive event, with classes and distances for all riders and guaranteed places for women and families. We offer a choice of three courses, all starting from the Grizedale Visitor Centre at the heart of the forest and the National Park.

We are offering:

- Guaranteed places for women riders and families

- One accompanied child (under 18) per adult place goes free, the second child is half price, Max of 2 children to 1 adult.

- Twenty bursary places for those on low income

Location

Directions

Sat Nav Postcode: LA22 0QJ

Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead

By Car

From the north (unsuitable for coaches):

Follow the A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale Coniston. Take first left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead following B5286 south then take first right at the sign for 'Grizedale'. Follow the road for approximately 2 miles.

From the south (unsuitable for coaches, see below)

Exit M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow. Follow A590 past Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite Crossroads. Turn right, following tourist sign to 'Grizedale Forest Park', follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale North.

Coaches/ very large vehicles to approach from the south:

Exit M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow. Follow A590 past Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite Crossroads. Ignore the tourist sign for 'Grizedale Forest Park' and turn right onto the A595 at Greenodd for approximately 1/2 mile. At Penny Bridge turn right for Colton/Oxen Park.

Follow this road for approx. 8 miles to Grizedale Forest.

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