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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Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (2)

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.

Route 12 Amendment

Due to a recent change in the colour-coding of the cycling routes marked out in the Grizedale Forest, cyclists following route 12 should ignore all references to colour-coded routes.

From the visitor centre, enter the forest as described, and follow signs to Moor Top and High Cross. High Cross is where your route finishes.

The map shows the layout of the forest tracks in more detail, and for 2001 the route you should follow is the GREEN route, as far as High Cross.

Cyclists using this route after 2001 should check with the visitor centre 01229 860373/4/5 or Cicerone Press to be sure to follow a reliable route back to High Cross.

Please note also that the correct telephone number for M & P Cycles in Staveley is: 01539 822884.

Route 13

Parking - The ride starts from Barbon village, adequate parking can be found at the Village Hall, and not on the roadside near the War Memorial as quoted