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The Lake District & Cumbria is home to world-class attractions and activities, and you'll find plenty of options for stops along your journey. From award-winning food & drink venues, to interactive galleries and exhibitions, there's something for everyone! The Cyclists Welcome businesses listed below are ready to welcome you on two feet or two wheels.
The following businesses have all met a set of criteria required for the Cyclists Welcome Things to Do charter, detailed below:
| Charter Requirement / Feature | Required / Optional | Charter Requirement / Feature | Required / Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike stand(s) available. | Required | Signposting to local activities, experiences, attractions, and/or food and drink providers. | Required |
| Water bottle refill station available. | Required | Emergency contact information provided (doctor, hospital, rescue services, etc). | Required |
| Local cycling route information available. | Required | Details of nearest bike hire, tramper hire, and/or cycle repair shop available. | Required |
| Weather and public transport information displayed. | Required | Located on or near a recognised cycle route(s), forest track(s), gravel trail(s), and/or tramper trail(s). | Required |
| Lockable bike storage available (immovable anchor points). | Optional | Basic tool kit (allen keys, multi-tool, rags, chain lube, etc) and/or puncture repair kits available to purchase. | Optional |
| Energy bars available. | Optional | Cyclist-specific offers. | Optional |
Businesses who have completed the charter will display the following badge on their listings:
Find the perfect place to stay between long days on the trails. These providers are ready to welcome you!- Explore these self-guided cycling holidays in the Lake District & Cumbria, designed for you by the experts.
- Let the experts guide you through some of the most exciting trails and routes in the country.
- There are plenty of places in the Lake District & Cumbria to hire a bike - some businesses will even deliver to you!
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Cumbria
Short length - Hard (16km)/Road (Steep)
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Coniston used to have its own railway line with a terminus station in the village just up from the Sun Hotel. It was connected to the Furness Railway at Foxfield but sadly it was abandoned in 1958. The track bed has since then been unused (apart…
Kendal
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. Also home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, designed by Guillaume Beaumont, retain many original features. Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.
Tourism For All
Lyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
Facilities
Beyonk Online Booking
- Bookable Product
Address
-Buttermere is ringed by the crags and peaks of Haystacks, Feetwith Pike and others. The 4 mile walk around the lake boasts impressive views.
Address
Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people tend to ignore this quiet corner of Lakeland and speed on by to the greater heights of the nearby Coniston Fells. This is a pity as this attractive…
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Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015396 37940Bowness-on-Windermere
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.
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Tilberthwaite car park, near Coniston., ConistonTelephone
07878 471253Coniston
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Cathedral Cavern close to Coniston provide a great venue to experience the thrill of abseiling. More Than Mountains only uses highly qualified and knowledgeable instructors who are incredibly…
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Brimstone Hotel & Spa, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JDTelephone
015394 38080Ambleside
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone Hotel and is reserved for adults only, and considered is one of the best spa’s in The Lake District. It is a place to relax and revive with seven…
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Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6EACarlisle
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.
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-Between the high fells of the Lake District and the sands of Morecambe Bay lies the unspoilt landscape of Furness. This walk guides you along
ancient paths and byways through a landscape shaped by monks and merchantmen, by fishermen and shipbuilders…Address
Mardale Head, Unnamed Rd, Penrith, Bampton, Haweswater, Cumbria, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
Ambleside
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes. Collections include Kurt Schwitters, Beatrix Potter, photography, fine art and local history.
Tourism For All
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed specifically for families with children. If your kids love splashing about in water or you want them to build water confidence then this is the activity…
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Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QWAlston
Set in the beautiful North Pennines, Alston is the highest market town in England and St Augustine's houses the unique single handed Derwentwater Clock.
Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Along the way we will stop off to try a little Bushcraft. We will cover the exciting and essential skills of how to make a fire…
Facilities
Beyonk Online Booking
- Bookable Product
Address
Lake District Lavender, Espford Farm, Crosthwaite, Cumbria, LA8 9BSCrosthwaite
Lythley @Lake District Lavender, the Lake District's only Lavender field in the Lyth Valley. Growing, harvesting, crafting and creating. Re-imagining Lavender: breath the benefits, experience our expertise, feel the authenticity, feed the soul.
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale, Keswick
The slate mine tours at Honister Slate Mine offer an exciting experience suitable for all ages come rain or shine. Set in a picturesque part of the Lake District at the top of Honister Pass, visitors can adventure deep into the belly of Fleetwith…
Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Cumbria
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and valleys, miles of mature forest, endless lake and coastal shores, the landscape of Cumbria makes an amazing place to go cycling.
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