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Mention the Lake District to any cyclist enthusiast and their faces will light up at the thought of shifting gears through one of the most beautiful parts of the country. From gentle country lanes and flat cycle paths skirting alongside a lake to long-distance trails and iconic mountain ascents that will challenge even the fittest cyclist, the Lake District is perfect cycling territory. There’s plenty for off-roaders and mountain bikers too, with a range of challenging trails at Grizedale and Whinlatter forests as well as plenty of outfits that will test and improve your riding skills. Bring the family and follow one of our family friendly cycling routes, enjoy tours by electric bike or sign up for a Sky Ride. And you don’t even have to bring bikes with you, with plenty of spots that will rent them – including electric bikes.
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton…
Borrowdale is a marvellous place to be; its crags, woodland, rivers and lakes make for an ideal…
Medium length - Easy (28 or 36km)/Road and Cycle Track
Tucked away behind Place Fell the Boredale bridleway is a well- established classic mountain bike…
The towns of Windermere and Bowness back onto a lovely little group of fells that extend east…
Great Langdale, and its sister valley Little Langdale,sit side by side amongst the high dramatic…
This short ride has a bit of everything- the delights of Cartmel with its Priory, lovely square and…
Some of Britain’s most famous landscapes lie to the south of Keswick.
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the…
This ride circumnavigates Windermere's southern basin visitng a number of vantage points and…
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale cycle path transports you from Cleator Moor to the tranquil shores of…
Really friendly company offering the best quality experience in gorge walking, canoeing, rock…
Pedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and…
This route climbs out of Alston and heads down to Nenthead before exploring the fascinating upper…
West Lakes Adventure provides outdoor activities for families, groups, schools and youth groups,…
From May you can hire a cycle from the award-winning Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful…
Ride on a traffic free route by Windermere lake shore. Climb through the trees to emerge on Claife…
Wind you way between rocky knolls and small woods though the Lyth valley, famous for its damson…
Sea to summits....This is a ride that leads from the coast towards the foot of the highest mountain…
Self guided walking holidays from Whitehaven on the Irish Sea to Newcastle on the North Sea.
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
In their haste to get into the heart of the Lake District many people overlook this triangle of…
A relatively easy 112 miles cycle route through the beautiful scenery of the Eden Valley. The route…
Most of the low fells east of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The…
Shifting gears through one of the most beautiful parts of the country
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Cumbria
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton Bike Tour follows the annual sportive route but can be completed 365 days a year at your own pace. It's a fantastic opportunity for individuals, groups…
Cumbria
Borrowdale is a marvellous place to be; its crags, woodland, rivers and lakes make for an ideal setting; the epitome of Lakeland. This route is unashamedly easy being mostly on tarmac and with few problems encountered on the off-road sections,…
Cumbria
Medium length - Easy (28 or 36km)/Road and Cycle Track
Tucked away behind Place Fell the Boredale bridleway is a well- established classic mountain bike descent.
Cumbria
The towns of Windermere and Bowness back onto a lovely little group of fells that extend east towards Staveley and Crook. None of the summits have a particularly memorable shape and only a few exceed the 250m contour. Regardless of their modest…
Cumbria
Some of Britain’s most famous landscapes lie to the south of Keswick.
Hawkshead
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the Grizedale Forest Park. Further information is available from the visitor centre where maps for all the trails can be purchased.
Cumbria
This ride circumnavigates Windermere's southern basin visitng a number of vantage points and returning via a ride across it on the car ferry.
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale cycle path transports you from Cleator Moor to the tranquil shores of Ennerdale Water with increasingly splendid views of the craggy fells that surround it.
Lowick Green, Coniston
Really friendly company offering the best quality experience in gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing and more for groups, families and individuals. Great adventures, equipment, facilities and service. Book online.
Pedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and the Eden Valley. Then freewheel down to the River Lyvennet and the charming limestone villages which mark its course.
Cumbria
This route climbs out of Alston and heads down to Nenthead before exploring the fascinating upper reaches of the West Allen Valley.
Ullswater
From May you can hire a cycle from the award-winning Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful Ullswater Valley. The park offers year-round holiday accommodation to suit every taste and pocket. Sitting above the pretty lakeside village of Pooley…
Cumbria
Ride on a traffic free route by Windermere lake shore. Climb through the trees to emerge on Claife Heights, with grand views of the Coniston fells and pass the delightfully-named. Wise Een and Moss Eccles Tarns. Tis route is about 25% off r
Nr Kendal
Wind you way between rocky knolls and small woods though the Lyth valley, famous for its damson orchards.
Sea to summits....This is a ride that leads from the coast towards the foot of the highest mountain in England.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
A relatively easy 112 miles cycle route through the beautiful scenery of the Eden Valley. The route passes through; Carlisle, Brampton, Kirkoswald, Langwathby, Dufton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Penrith, and Dalston.
Cumbria
Most of the low fells east of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The extensive network of access tracks within the forest has some way marked and colour-coded mountain bike routes - which are particularly ideal for…
Cumbria
Travelling north towards Shap along the Lune Valley, you can't but help notice the attractive group of hills to the east. These are the Howgills, situated between the Lake District and the Dales (but directly linked to neither), a distinct range…
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