Road cyclists and mountain bikers are spoilt for choice in the Lake District National Park. There are a range of country lanes, permitted cycleways and bridleways to suit all experience levels, and you can be sure of fantastic views along the way!
The Lake District National Park have opened a range of new bike hire locations, with mountain bikes and on-and-off road electric bikes in different sizes. You can hire a bike for half a day or a full day, with some great route suggestions along quieter tracks and off-road routes, to really enjoy the spectacular views!
We've got suggested routes from each of our bike hire locations and we recommend downloading OS Maps app on your phone so you can track your progress on the route as you go along.
Our routes take you on quiet roads and traffic-free tracks and suit our electric and mountain bikes.
It's free to download and free to register an account which will work on the web and in the app.
Our suggested times are for average cycling speeds, but give yourself a bit longer so you can enjoy the views and refuel with a picnic or cafe visit!
Postcode: LA22 0ES
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From Ambleside there are out and back cycle routes down the quiet Western shore of Windermere and along the river and lake shores to Grasmere.
Book bike hire at Waterhead Ambleside online
Postcode: LA21 8EW
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From Coniston you can cycle across Little Langdale to Elterwater, through Hawkshead to Sawry or a loop to Ambleside and back.
Book bike hire at Coniston online
LA22 0NS
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Book bike hire at Hawkshead online
LA23 3HJ
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As you leave the hussle of Bowness behind you, you can explore the relative quiet of Troutbeck and Town end, or head across the lake on the ferry to the car-free routes along Windermere's Western shore.
You can carry your bike on:
For the more adventurous bike riders:
If you fancy biking through Lake District forest and woodland. Forestry England has bike centres in Grizedale and Whinlatter. They offer amazing daily bike hire at affordable prices.