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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.
This gently undulating ride is surprisingly quiet bearing in mind its location within the…
The high rolling hills of Alston Moor separate two deep valleys which hold the upper reaches of the…
Coniston used to have its own railway line with a terminus station in the village just up from the…
The old Drove Roads and Green Roads of the Yorkshire Dales offer excellent off road challenges for…
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton…
Generally you expect to find long rolling descents on mountain bike routes in the higher peaks and…
The 174 mile Hadrian's Cycleway snakes through the entire World Heritage Site. It's a cycleway that…
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…
Take the Bike bus and enjoy a ride along the length of Lake Windermere. Staring at Backbarrow and…
Tracing the course of the River South Tyne downstream from Alston, this route provides an excellent…
Three main routes follow the River Esk along Eskdale to its mouth at Ravenglass. These are a road,…
Some of Britain’s most famous landscapes lie to the south of Keswick.
The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to…
Leave the traffic and crowds behind to discover the glaciated valley of Langdale, tarns and…
Cycle out from Windermere and explore the lanes in this quiet corner to the south east of Lake…
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the…
Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The…
This route climbs out of Alston and heads down to Nenthead before exploring the fascinating upper…
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval…
Cycle out from Windermere and explore the lanes in this quiet corner to the south east of Lake…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people…
Shifting gears through one of the most beautiful parts of the country
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Windermere
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.
Cumbria
The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss).
Roundthwaite
Dan & Becki are INTO THE OUTSIDE.
Both experienced outdoor instructors specialising in bespoke outdoor adventures, mountain challenge events, adventure treks, tours and experiences. Based in the English Lake District, Dan and Becki can tailor an…
Cumbria
Cycle south from Kendal on Sustrans NCN 6 on quiet lanes enjoying views across low rounded hills to the Lakeland and Howgill fells.
Cumbria
Langdale is the closest valley to Ambleside which leads you right into the heart of the Lake District's core mountain range.
Cumbria
Making frequent stops and taking in all the attractions of an area is all part of the fun of being on a bike.
Cumbria
The only ride in this guide with some traffic-free sections, including the shared use dismantled railway route over two viaducts, once part of the coke carrying Stainmore Railway (more details from www.nvt.org.uk).
Cumbria
This short ride has a bit of everything- the delights of Cartmel with its Priory, lovely square and range of cafes, pubs and restaurants, a chance to walk to the end of Humphrey Head for spectacular views of Morecambe Bay...
Cumbria
This ride is one for toughies on mountain bikes.
Coniston
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…
Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal
Hire an electric bike today and explore Morecambe Bay’s stunning landscape – let your bike take the strain and supercharge your legs!
Various locations in Cumbria
Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic accommodation showing you the hidden gems of the area.
Cumbria
Troutbeck and Ambleside are linked by an old bridleway that traverses the southern flanks of Wansfell.
Portinscale, Keswick
Let our qualified and experienced staff guide your mountain and lake adventures.
Eskdale Valley
West Lakes Adventure provides outdoor activities for families, groups, schools and youth groups, couples and individuals all year round.
Penrith
Tour operator providing mountain biking and cycling holidays.
Keswick
Self guided walking holidays from Whitehaven on the Irish Sea to Newcastle on the North Sea.
Cumbria
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
Windermere
Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
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