South Lakeland Cycle Rides

Guidebook to South Lakeland's excellent cycling routes, with many quiet roads and historic tracks. 21 circular cycle routes for all the family, graded from easy to challenging.

South Lakeland Cycle Rides

21 fun bike rides in Cumbria, the Dales and around Appleby

Author

Jennifer Richards

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852842949

Availability

Published

Price

£7.99

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Seasons

Possible year round, but probably best in fine summery weather.

Centres

Routes are based around Kendal, Ambleside, Coniston, Kirkby Lonsdale and Penrith.

Difficulty

21 routes that range from 6 to 26 miles, from flattish, easy jaunts to steep, challenging rides.

Must See

The wind in your hair (under the helmet of course) and views for miles to the Lakeland fells and the Dales. Afternoon teas after the ride. Hardknott pass.

21 circular cycle rides in South Lakeland and into the Yorkshire Dales for all levels of ability. The rides are graded from modest to strenuous and range from 6 to 26 miles. This guide contains thorough maps and route descriptions as well as details of fascinating places to stop on these rides through quiet lanes and beautiful scenery.

The rides cover south and north-east Cumbria, but also range into Yorkshire. As far as possible they follow quiet country lanes, so that even in the most popular tourist areas you can still feel that you are getting away from it all.

Don't feel that you must have a mountain or racing bike or, for that matter, any of the latest fashionable clothes or equipment before you start. The bike that's been gathering dust in the shed will do fine, as the guide includes tips on how to make a successful day out.