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March 18, 2010

Discover the Lake District by Bike

Filed under: UK Holiday — admin @ 1:56 pm

You haven’t really seen the Lake District until you’ve experienced it from a bicycle. Cycling is an immensely popular pastime in this stunning section of Britain, and you don’t have to load yourself down with equipment in order to take part. Whether you enjoy mountain biking or more leisurely cycling, it’s easy to find a cycle hire shop that can fit you out with something perfect. If you’ve been thinking about going on holiday in the Lake District, learn more about hitting the area’s many great trails, cycleways, bridleways and country lanes by reading on below.

Getting Started

Regardless of where you’ll be headquartered during your Lake District sojourn – whether it be Windermere, Keswick, Lakeside or any of the other popular places in the region – you’ll find that it’s wonderfully easy to hire a bicycle for the day, or even for the week. Several cycle hire shops can be found at Windermere, for instance, and several of them are located at Lakeside or Newby Bridge. With this sort of convenience, there’s no need to worry about packing up your own bicycles for your Lake District adventure.

Cycling Trails in the Lake District

There are many phenomenal cycling trails to enjoy in the Lake District. A few top choices include:

  • The C2C Cycle Route – The C2C, or coast-to-coast, cycle route is one of the best-known in the UK; a very scenic section of it cuts through the Lake District. At 85 kilometres in length, only the most ambitious cyclists will want to take on the whole thing – but shorter sections are just as enjoyable.
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  • The Keswick-Ullswater Loop – With its prime location in the heart of the Lake District, the Keswick-Ullswater Loop is a great choice for beginners and more advanced cyclists alike. This extensive loop measures approximately 65 kilometres in total, which takes an average cyclist about four hours to complete.
  • Mountain Biking Trails in the Lake District

    The Lake District is a mountain biker’s dream; two prime mountain biking trails can be found in Lake District National Park:

  • Altura Trail – Experienced mountain bikers will get a thrill by hitting this 19-kilometre-long trail. When you’re done with it, you’ll want to retire to your last minute hotel for a bit of rest – it’s a grueling trail.
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  • Quercus Trail – You can choose to cycle the full 7.5 kilometres of the Quercus Trail, or just 3.5 kilometres of it. Several Lake District hotels are nearby, making it a convenient choice.
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