Biking in the Lake District England

Tour description

A four centre self guided bike tour through the Lake District in northwest England from Whitehaven to Kendal. 6 nights bed and breakfast in en-suite guesthouse or small hotel accommodations, 4 or 5 days biking with hire of a 21 speed all-terrain bike delivered to the start and pick-up at the end of the tour. Also included; luggage transfers, emergency back-up, route information and phone app navigation.  

Sample schedule

START : Whitehaven or Workington both on the North West Coast of England.

FINISH : Kendal in the Southern end of the Lake District near Lancaster.

ARRIVAL DAY: You can arrive at Workington or Whitehaven by train close to your first accommodation. Your first night’s accommodation is close to the start of the cycle route. There are many places to eat in the towns from fish and chip shops to traditional pubs and restaurants. Overnight: Workington or Whitehaven, Cumbria.

DAY ONE: Whitehaven to Keswick Distance approx. 31 miles (50 km). Or Workington to Keswick Distance approx. 24 miles (39 km). After breakfast the bikes will be delivered to your accommodation. Both routes start with an easy traffic-free section along a disused railway line before quiet country lanes lead you to the Lake District National Park. There is a very steep hill at Whinlatter Pass with stunning views as you climb to the top. Alternatively there is a much flatter route round the base of the fells through Cockermouth. Both routes take you to the popular tourist town of Keswick where you will say for 2 nights. Staying in Keswick will enable you to enjoy the many shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants in the town. Overnight: Keswick, Cumbria, England.

FINAL DAY: Departure. After breakfast you can continue your journey from Kendal.

TYPE OF HYBRID BIKE WE USE ON THIS TOUR: Please ask for details.

Travel Description

RAIL TRAVEL from LONDON to KESWICK (NOT included in tour price): The nearest rail station is Penrith served by infrequent trains from London Euston. Service bus X5 operated by Cumberland departs Penrith at 11:10am, 13:10pm, 15:05pm, 16:55pm and the last one is at 18:35pm. It arrives Keswick 40 minutes later.

RAIL TRAVEL from KESWICK to LONDON (NOT included in tour price): The nearest rail station is Penrith served by infrequent trains to London Euston. You may require a taxi to Penrith, if you are having an early start. Service bus X5 operated by Cumberland departs Keswick on a Sunday at 12:15am, 15:05pm, 17:45pm and 18:40pm. It arrives Penrith 40 minutes later.

ARRIVING and DEPARTING by EUROLINES or NATIONAL EXPRESS COACH: This is by far the cheapest option for long-distance travel in England, Scotland, and Wales. There are very convenient buses from each major airport. National Express carries over 16 million passengers to 1000 different places in the UK every year, and thousands more from destinations across Europe and Ireland. You can purchase an e-Ticket where you print your travel ticket online in a matter of minutes OR you can obtain an m-Ticket and have your travel ticket sent to your mobile phone - no paper ticket required. You then present this to the driver on arrival.

ARRIVING BY CAR: Please ask for details.

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