Dollywaggon Pike
Dollywaggon Pike is a 858m mountain in the Helvellyn range of mountains in the Lake Distirict, which sits between the Thirlmere and Ullswater valleys. A single bridleway crosses the summit, heading to High Crag and Helvellyn to the north and Grisedale Tarn to the south.
Dollywaggon Pike features in most Helvellyn summit routes, and indeed is part of the classic route, but recent path ‘improvements’ have made some of the bridleway technical to say the least. We’re talking trials-style boulders and slow progress if you decide to take the descent to the south. That said, this is a classic bridleway route and if you’re serious about mountain biking you have to be able to say you’ve done it.
The following routes incorporate Dollywaggon Pike:
Added on 11th October 2009
Statistics
- Distance: 20km (12mi)
- Ascent: 1,077m (3,534ft)
- Effort: 3/5
- Technical: 4/5
- Scenery: 4/5
- Off-road: 91%
Summary
This is a technical and strenuous route taking you to the summit and back of England’s highest peak legally accessible by mountain bike, Helvellyn.
Although this shouldn't be attempted by the faint-hearted, the promise of 1,077m of descending offers enough motivation to make all the climbing worth it. This combined with the breathtaking views across the Lake District and as far as Scotland on a clear day should be enough to put Helvellyn firmly on any serious mountain biker's to-do list. So what are you waiting for?
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Route Tags:
Big Mountain Routes,
Dollywaggon Pike,
Glenridding,
Grisedale,
Grisedale Tarn,
Helvellyn,
High Crag,
Lower Man,
Nethermost Pike,
Raise,
Ridge Route,
Ruthwaite Lodge,
Sticks Pass,
White Side
