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!
Call 015394 40277 or book online below
If you've got any questions give us a call on 015394 40277.
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
Or call 015394 40277 or email bike.hire@lakedistrict.gov.uk
LA22 0NS
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From Hawkshead you can cycle to Ambleside or into the stunning Langdale valley.
Book bike hire at Hawkshead online
Or call 015394 40277 or email bike.hire@lakedistrict.gov.uk
You can cycle the fairly short route to Coniston and combine your bike hire with paddleboard hire to get out on the water! Choose from a half day bike hire with 1 hour paddleboarding, or a full day bike hire with 2 hours paddleboarding. The Bluebird cafe has plenty of lunches and ice creams to re-fuel you before your cycle back! Book online and choose a combined bike hire and paddleboard option and your paddleboard will be waiting for you - whenever you arrive at Coniston.
Postcode: LA22 0ES
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From Waterhead at the north end of Windermere lake, you can cycle down the Western shore of the lake, over to Grasmere or take a longer ride into the stunning Langdale valley.
Book bike hire at Waterhead online
Or call 015394 40277 or email bike.hire@lakedistrict.gov.uk
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!
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.