A good variety of route lengths and technical difficulty ensuring there is something available to suit the amount of time you have available, your fitness and. Mountain adventures with a focus on all the possible mountainbased activities that can be enjoyed from a particular valley base or mountain town. Lake district guided mtb rides options and prices ride the best lake district mtb trails with sublime rides the lake district mountain bike guiding company. Vector mountain and road urban biking illustrations with a rider vector. Lake district mountain bike routes fat tyres mountain. Weve spent years researching these biking routes so that on. A cycling guidebook, lake district mountain biking is a compact guide to the best riding in one of the best mountain biking areas in the country.
Drunken duck the drunken duck route is a classic loop that starts by heading over towards tarn hows, cutting back to high arnside, tilberthwaite and the quarry, red bank and descend loughrigg terrace to ambleside. The facilities available at the venue or site of the activity vary. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. Thought i would gather a bit of gopro footage while i was at it. Lake district mountain biking sample pages by vertebrate. Scenery autumn forest with mountain and sky illustration. There are many thousands of reasons to come and ride your mountain bike on cumbrias sweet trails, even if you already live here. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. A wild camping adventure on horseback in the lake district 03 mar 2020, 3.
The 192 page book is divided into five sections which cover all the bases introduction, short. Lake district singletrack trailbrakes biking holidays. Lake district cycling loop voted britains best telegraph. Jul 22, 2017 short video of 2 days riding in the lakes, including sticks pass, helvellyn, nan bield pass and whinlatter trail centre. Here i have placed photography of my travels, some of them might not be from cumbria or even closer to home in the lake district, but there is more information and trails to be found around. I bought this book in 2008 when i had just taken up mountain biking after a break of about 10 years, and my partner and i were going to the lakes and taking bikes. Theres lots to see and do in the lake district, from hiking and fell running to afternoon tea and museums, with something for everyone on offer. Whinlatter, with its altura trail and many bike routes, is on keswicks doorstep. Popular mountain biking books meet your next favorite book.
Oct 24, 2016 ive been trying to get out mountain biking a lot more recently with being back in the lake district full time now. Snowdonia at its best theres usually a moment when a new year starts. Hawkshead mountain biking in the lake district hawkshead village. Buy mountain biking in the lake district cycling cicerone mountain biking reprint, updated by ian boydon isbn. Drunken duck lakesmtb lake district mountain biking. Great 3 hour mountain bike ride in grizedale mountain. Mountain biking in the lake district book bike magic. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for mountain biking in the lake district on your website. An imaginary switch is flicked somewhere and suddenly were back on the road, riding and shooting the route guides. Andy smith, who has years of riding experience in the lake district wanted to show the world the local trails, the stunning scenery and the challenging local weather conditions. Mountain biking near keswick, the lake district gopro.
From the classic rocky bigmountain riding in the lake district, the rough and tumble of the peak district, classic quantocks singletrack, yorkshire dales, wales. We have been mountain biking throughout the north west of england and the lake district, for over 15 years, however in the last 5 years our mountain biking trail riding has lead to us venturing futher afield, our bikes were upgraded as were our skills. Lake district mountain biking vertebrate publishing. Mountain biking in the lake district gives great routes in a small place, letting you get the most out of your visit. The lake district trail provides a chance to escape to one of the most beautiful areas of england. Lake district mountain biking, road cycling, family cycling. Cycling, bike hire and cycle routes in the lake district. Visit mountain biking in the lake district on your trip to. They also love passing on their knowledge to others and will help to get the very best mountain biker. The best mountain biking books can turn even the most obsessed rider into an avid reader. Lake district mountain biking into buttermere youtube. Take in three of englands most impressive summits in three days of incredible mountain biking.
This site is a bit broken on php7 so will be fixed soon. Richard staton, chris gore, john coefield, john coefield. A good variety of route lengths and technical difficulty ensuring there is something available to suit the amount of time you have available, your fitness and your mtb experience. The 10 best lake district hiking trails with photos. Sublime rides, lake district mtb guided rides, skills. Offroad mountain biking tracks in stunning keswick the lake district landscape. From short walks to epic hikes, the lake district is one of the britains best holiday destinations for families seeking an adventurous experience.
Trails lead off in all directions east to longsleddale and mardale, west to troutbeck, ambleside and literally hundreds of miles of bridleways. The 192 page book is divided into five sections which cover all the bases introduction, short loops, medium loops, long loops and full day loops. Mountain biking in the lake district by ian boydon 24 routes which aim to show off the best of the lake district. Maps and information about the trails are available from the visitor centre at grizedale. The lake district national park in the mountainous northwest corner of england offers some of the countrys most stunning scenery and endless mountain bike trails for all levels. Lake district mountain biking essential trails is the full second edition of this bestselling guidebook. The northern munkies originate from north west england the gateway to the lake district. There is a bit of road to start as you head from brathay, up past the drunken duck inn towards hawkshead hill. Bridleways and byways cover peaks like helvellyn, skiddaw, high street and cross fells while the lakes of ullswater, derwentwater, windermere and coniston water offer flatter less strenuous rides. Ive been trying to get out mountain biking a lot more recently with being back in the lake district full time now. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.
Features 26 mountain bike rides in the lake district, between 12km and 60km in length, suitable for various levels of mountain bikers. Make things easy with one of our lake district guided trail rides. With such a massive variety of great walks to choose from, picking the best trails can be difficult many of the lake districts most famous walks the scafell pike summit walk. Families and committed mountain bikers alike are attracted to the huge peaks and rolling valleys the lake district is renowned for. Straight out of the postmans bags, ian boydons guide to mountain biking in the lake district has arrived seeking the bikemagic seal of approval. Check out the new cycle trails in from lowther castle. Some of the lakes best riding is to be had at high altitude on the mountain ridges, but the problem with these routes is getting up there in the first place, so. Finding good mountain bike trails in unfamiliar terrain can be tricky. A guide to familyfriendly cycling routes in the lake district. Cockermouth keswick braithwaite lorton ca12 5tw tel 017687 78711 whinlatter forest park is home to the longest purposebuilt mountain bike trail in the lake district. The diary of a mountain bike guide, route researcher and guidebook writer epic scenery, epic riding. Riding the english lake district with acre supply pinkbike. Guided lake district mountain bike rides lake district. Best hotels near mountain biking in the lake district.
Road cyclists and mountain bikers are spoilt for choice in the lake district. Uk lake district the three summits mountain bike holiday. Biking in the lake district all of the lake district. Complete mountain biking information for lake powell, arizona with maps, photos, trail descriptions, biking guides and outfitters, and more. Quad treks at activities in lakeland off road activities. Bike hire, including e bike hire is also available here. The summits of helvellyn 950m, skiddaw 931m and high street 828m are three of the most dramatic biking destinations in the uk, crisscrossed by trails that offer a range of incredible mountain bike rides. Watch our lakeland monster miles video courtesy of rather be cycling and joe burns.
Mountain biking near keswick, the lake district gopro edit. The mountain biking trails that youll bike on our bespoke lake district singletrack biking tour are fantastic, with literally hundreds of sublime mountain biking trails to choose from. Forest trails, high passes and ancient rights of way make up three, superb, fully guided, days on the bikes. Epic landscape, and weve been extremely lucky with the weather too. Walking, trekking, cycling, mountain biking, trail running, mountaineering, via ferratas everything that is selfpropelled, terrestrial and mountain based. The altura trail puts the mountain back into biking and has been built for experienced riders with good off. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lake district mountain biking essential trails a fantastic book of 26 routes that shows the best mountain biking the lake district has to offer. Mountain biking cartoon stock photos and images 123rf. Please use the contact us form for any essential messages. Mountain stock photos download 4,527,109 royalty free photos. All activities need to be prebooked to ensure there is a suitably qualified instructor for you so full instructions including directions to a meeting point, what to expect from the activity and. Mountain adventures with a focus on all the possible mountain based activities that can be enjoyed from a particular valley base or mountain town.
Meet at lake district adventures base on horahora road and hop on board their shuttle. The mountain biking in the english lake district has everything. Beautiful gentle flowing singletrack run that rolls for 20 minutes into buttermere, filmed on a wildbike weekend as part of an epic day out from keswick. The lake district has a plethora of amazing natural trails zig zagging the varied terrain, with this weekend taking in the finest the central lakes has to offer. Download 4,527,109 mountain stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. It soon became apparent that there was a need for more information about riding in the area so andy teamed up with fellow riders and creatives joe lethbridge, ben. Guided mountain bike rides, road cycling and mtb tuition in the lake district ride the best routes and scenic trails. Youre overlooking one of the most beautiful lakes in the lake district, surrounded by the most beautiful mountains in the lake district, and as you approach the top, you have an. The town is also home to ed oxley, aka great rock, an experienced mountain bike coach and guide that can help you up your skills and discover the riding the area has to offer in. The riding is challenging both physically and technically but the rewards are immense. Hotels near mountain biking in the lake district, ambleside on tripadvisor.
Lake district mountain bike association home facebook. It helps you explore classic rides around walna scar, high street and borrowdale and discover several lesserknown gems. Short video of 2 days riding in the lakes, including sticks pass, helvellyn, nan bield pass and whinlatter trail centre. Lake district mountain bike holiday 3 days cycleactive. The lake district is a popular choice for people booking cycling holidays and a. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. The route then takes you across the rocky crags of furness fells into little langdale. The 10 closest hotels to mountain biking in the lake district.
Lake district hiking guide for families with young children. Mountain biking in the lake district cycling cicerone. The lake district is the best place in the uk for mountain biking for all levels from beginner to expert. Small car park gets full very quickly try parking along the road between the lake and the catbells, fab walk with spectacular views, some bits or scrambing required near the peaks, but a great 4 mile walk. Ian boydons guide covers 24 popular routes all the key info is on hand straight out of the postmans bags, ian boydons guide to mountain biking in the lake district has arrived seeking the bikemagic seal of approval. Walking, trekking, cycling, mountain biking, trail running, mountaineering, via ferratas everything that is selfpropelled, terrestrial and mountainbased. Northern munkies mountain biking guide lake district. A mediumdifficulty route in the heart of the lake district with enough technical riding to keep it interesting and some stunning scenery along the way we start in ambleside and initially head south, keeping to the west of windermere before veering right and heading west to hawkshead.
If you are looking to explore the mountains, fells, valleys and lakes while walking in the footsteps of the cream of britains writers and poets, this is the. The most popular trip is from arapuni dam for beginners, 12kms or. The altura trail puts the mountain back into biking and has been built for experienced riders with good off road skills and a higher level of fitness and. A great variety of routes, clear directions and excellent maps. The lake district is a fantastic place for cycling, find out more about cycling in the. You can also ride moorland singletrack, tackle massive climbs and rattle. Some books explore the history of mountain bikes and the sport. Ten exciting rides for mountain bikers mountain bike guides bryan james on. We are best known for our own titles such as lake district mountain biking. Sample pages from our lake district mountain biking guidebook, written by richard staton and chris gore. Lakesmtb lake district mountain biking routes, trail maps. Trails lead off in all directions east to longsleddale and mardale, west to troutbeck, ambleside and literally hundreds of.
Mountain bike tours and hire lake district adventures ltd. Our mountain bike leaders are extremely experienced, have competed across the globe and seriously love yorkshire, the peak district and mountain biking. All abilities catered for individual, group or family. Uk lake district secret ambleside mountain bike holiday. The representative body for off road cycling in the lake district. This route was our first experience of cycling in the lake district and is great for all ages. Mountain bike guiding and courses yorkshire peak district. The lake district mountain bike routes guide 27 routes.