Whether you enjoy road cycling and mountain biking you will are spoilt for choice in the Lake District. There are lots of bridleways, country lanes and permitted cycleways and to suit all levels of experience and there will, nearly always be somewhere nice to spot for lunch.
Excellent locations throughout the Lake District for Cycling include;
- Whinlatter and Grizedale Forest
- Kendal to Grange-over-Sands
- Low Furness Ride
- Penrith to Appleby in Westmoorland
- Riding North to the Lake District
- Burgh by Sands to Solway Coast
- Keswick to Threlkeld
- Ride to Windermere
- Workington to Cockermouth
Need inspiration?
There are several cycling events and Sportives held within the Lake District throughout the year, here are just a few.
Also, the National Cycle Network also has several routes already plotted out for you to enjoy. See the map below.
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No Excuses Cumbria Sportive Date: 24 March 2018 Start Time: 8:00 to 09:00am Location: Carlisle Racecourse, Lake District Website: Click Here |
Forest of Bowland Sportive Date: 10 June 2018 Start Time:8:00 to 9:30am Location: Rural Auction Centre, Lake District Website: Click Here |
Sigma Sports West Coast Classic Sportive Date: 1 July 2018 Start Time:8:00 to 9:30am Location: Preston College, Preston Website: Click Here |
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Sigma Sports CW 125 Date: 9 September 2018 Start Time: 8:30am Location: Oulton Park Circuit, Cheshire Website: Click Here |
Fell Beast Sportive Date: 9 September 2018 Start Time: 8:30am Location: Carlisle Racecourse, Lake District Website: Click Here |
Lakeland Monster Date: 14 October 2018 Start Time: 8:30am Location: Fitz Park, Lake District Website: Click Here |
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