Round About Windermere and Bowness
A circular cycle route exploring the surrounding countryside of the Windermere and Bowness area.
Distance – 7.5 miles/12 kilometres
Profile – 215 metres climb/downhill
Riding Time – 1 hour fast; 2.5 hours slow
Terrain – A mixture of country lanes and bridleways on undulating terrain, with a few short climbs
Classification – Suitable for competent cyclists aged 10+
Along the shore of Windermere to Hawkshead
An exciting cycling route taking you across lake Windermere on the car ferry, then cycling along the beautiful lake shore to Hawkshead village and back. Our most popular route!
Distance – 18.6 miles/29.9 kilometres
Profile – 662 metres climb/downhill
Start Point – Windermere Cycle Hire Centre
Riding Time – 3 hour fast; 4.5 hours slow
Terrain – A mixture of country lanes and bridleways on undulating terrain, with a few short climbs
Classification – Suitable for competent cyclists aged 10+, with a basic level of fitness
On the Trail of Beatrix Potter
An interesting historical route taking you across lake Windermere on the car ferry, towards Hill Top, Beatrix Potters former home. Beautiful North West countryside awaits!
Distance – 10.7 miles/17.2 kilometres
Profile – 520 metres climb/downhill
Start Point – Windermere Cycle Hire Centre
Riding Time – 1.5 hour fast; 3 hours slow
Terrain – A mixture of country lanes and bridleways on undulating terrain, with a few short climbs
Classification – Suitable for competent cyclists aged 10+
Crosthwaite and Knipe Tarn
A challenging cycling route exploring picturesque, unspoilt Lakeland countryside. This route takes you past plenty of country pubs and inns.
Distance – 19.6 miles/31.5 kilometres
Profile – 783 metres climb/downhill
Start Point – Windermere Cycle Hire Centre
Riding Time – 3 hour fast; 5.5 hours slow
Terrain – Mainly on quiet, undulating country lanes with a few long climbs
Classification – Suitable for competent cyclists aged 10+, with a good level of fitness
Cartmel Priory and Holker Hall
Take a relaxing cruise on Windermere Lake with your bikes, from Bowness Bay to Lakeside. Here you explore the southern tip of the Lakes towards Cartmel and Holker Hall, one of the oldest villages in the region!
Distance – 21 miles/33.8 kilometres
Profile – 650 metres climb/downhill
Start Point – Windermere Cycle Hire Centre
Riding Time – 3.5 hour fast; 5.5 hours slow
Terrain – Mainly on quiet, undulating country lanes with a few short climbs
Classification – Suitable for competent cyclists aged 10+, with a basic level of fitness
Bike Bus Service – Bus Number 599
Want to cycle in a different location? The local bus company Stagecoach now carry bikes on some of their buses! The 599 bus service runs between Windermere Railway station, where we are based, all the way to Grasmere or to Bowness Bay. “This is an exciting, new initiative and the service can take up to 3 bikes, enabling you to explore a wider area of the Lake District National Park. You can even take the bus to destinations such as Rydal or Grasmere, then cycle back along quiet country roads and bridleways” – Guy Fitzgerald (Company Director).
