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Walking may be the traditional way to explore the Lake District, but discovering it by e-bike offers a fresh and immersive perspective. With gentle pedal-assist, you’re free to breeze along quiet country lanes through lush valleys, past shimmering lakes, and over scenic passes. This thoughtfully designed route gives you time to explore some of the region’s most iconic villages and landscapes. Ride into Grasmere, once home to William Wordsworth, and stroll to the poet’s former cottage. Enjoy a lakeside break at Ullswater, often called England’s most beautiful lake, and soak up the market town charm of Keswick, nestled beneath the northern fells. Along the way, the countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter’s beloved stories unfolds around you – a living backdrop of stone walls, woodlands and timeless farms. Over four days, you’ll ride an average of 56km/35mi each day, with flexibility to shorten or extend your rides. E-bikes make the journey accessible for most riders with a moderate level of fitness. If you prefer more of a challenge, standard hybrid bikes are also available – just ask when booking.
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Day 1
Arrive in Windermere
Make your own way to your hotel on the outskirts of Windermere. Depending on your arrival time, today your e-bikes will be delivered (if arriving later in the day, your bikes will be delivered tomorrow morning). Our representative will meet you to brief you about the route and to ensure you are set up with your bicycle. Accommodation: Located 5min by taxi from Windermere Station, this 4 star heritage hotel offers views of Windermere and the Lakeland Fells and has a Brasserie serving local dishes or choose to dine in the bar or on the terrace.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Cycle Windermere to Coniston (24.9km/15.5mi)
Cycle through South Lakeland, along the lake shore to the National Trust property Wray Castle, and on to the pretty market village of Hawkshead. A small detour will also provide the option of passing Hill Top, the house where Beatrix Potter was inspired when writing the Tales of Peter Rabbit. The afternoon route takes you to the historic slate mining village of Coniston where you overnight. There is the option of an afternoon cycle around the peaceful shores of Coniston Water. Ascent: 371m/1217ft Decent: 451m/1479ft Accommodation: Located on the shores of Coniston Water with breathtaking lake and fell views, the hotel is the perfect place to relax this afternoon. This handsome, traditional Lakeland slate building sits within its own spacious grounds, offering a warm Cumbrian welcome that makes you feel right at home. Evening meals are available in the cosy bar offering both traditional English pub classics to global dishes made with local ingredients.
Meals: B
Day 3
Cycle Coniston to Keswick (47km/29.2mi)
Today’s route is a blend of beautiful countryside which inspired the poet William Wordworth and takes you along the shores of Rydal Water and Grasmere. There is the option of spending time in some of the National Park’s famous villages such as Ambleside and Grasmere. After passing Thirlmere reservoir, leaving Helvellyn mountain range to your east, you arrive at your accommodation, near the market town of Keswick. Ascent: 614m/2014ft Decent: 580m/1902ft Accommodation: Located on the lower slopes of Skiddaw, England's third-highest mountain your accommodation dating back to 1845 and is a renovated historical farmhouse. The property is set in beautiful gardens with a wonderful views of the Northern Fells. Their restaurant serves locally sourced meals using herbs from their garden. There is also a candlelit dining room and cosy bar.
Day 4
Cycle from the market town of Keswick to the shores of Ullswater (50.5km/31.4mi)
Today you leave Keswick for your next accommodation on the shores of Ullswater. You first experience the amazing beauty of the least visited and spectacular landscape of the North Lakes. The route takes you around Skiddaw and Blencathra mountain range, taking in incredible scenery along lovely quiet fell lanes, then through the craggy outcrops on Matterdale Common. The route then descends to Ullswater, which is one of the most beautiful spots in the Lake District and onto Glenridding where you overnight. Ascent: 628m/2060ft Decent: 559m/1833ft Accommodation: Located at the southern end of Ullswater, our 4 star hotel is housed in a historic building offering a unique setting to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The inn serves British cuisine on their terrace, in the restaurant or bar.
Day 5
Cycle Glenridding to Windermere (24.9km /15.5mi)
Leaving Ullswater, you ride over the famous Kirkstone Pass, where the views of Lake Windermere and beyond are spectacular, followed by a descent to the idyllic village of Troutbeck. Then enjoy the country lanes back to your hotel and tour start point, with the option of spending time in the town of Windermere. Ascent: 371m/1217ft Decent: 451m/1479ft Accommodation: Tonight you will stay in the same 4 star property as your first night of your trip.
Day 6
Trip concludes
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before departure.
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Chosen for their charm and comfort, you'll stay in a selection of welcoming 4-star hotels and traditional inns. Each room features a private ensuite bathroom, all with a shower though some may include a bath.
Your overnight accommodation feature atmospheric restaurants where meals are crafted with locally sourced produce - a chance to savour regional flavours and unwind after a rewarding day in the saddle.
Hybrid e-Bike hire is included in the trip. You will be provided with a modern hybrid electric bike suitable for road and mild off-road use (compatible with the easier off road variants found in England's Lake District under normal conditions) with 12 gears and a Bosch battery. You will also receive a pannier, lock, basic tool kit, hi-vis straps, and helmet, although we recommend bringing your own well-fitted helmet from home. In the case of a puncture / flat tyre the assumption is that you can repair. You will be given a puncture repair kit, to fix the issue. *Please note that by UK law, you can ride an electric bike if you’re 14 or over. Smallest bike available 46cm with step through frame, min height required 153cm.
It is possible to downgrade to a normal hybrid bike on this trip with a small discount. The bike would be a Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped Hybrid Leisure or equivalent bicycle with mud guards, rack, lights, phone mount, and panniers.
GRADE 3 - The E-Bike will make the trip easier on the legs but please note that pedalling is still required. You will also need to be a competent cyclist to ride an E bike as they are heavier and faster than regular bikes. The route is plotted to follow the quietest routes possible. Where there are easy gravel or tarmac cycle tracks available, they are used. *Please note that by UK law, you can ride an electric bike if you’re 14 or over.
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Of course you can bring your own bike. Please contact our team for exact details on the price reduction.
Yes, your bicycle comes with rear panniers. It also comes with a Garmin device on your handlebar with the routes available for you.
It is a good idea to have your own tool as the bicycles often come with limited tools as people often loose them. You might want to bring lights as well, as you can always have low cloud and low visibility, or maybe you want to cycle somewhere in the evening.
The e-bikes should be all ready to go and there is a van and mechanic support on the tour. These are normally never far away, but during the course of the tour you may want to replace an innertube after a puncture, perhaps fix an innertube, do minor brake adjustments and adjust seat pillar and handle bars, if necessary with Alan keys etc.
Under British Law it is not compulsory to wear a cycling helmet, but for safety and insurance purposes you should do. We recommend bringing your own helmet on your UK cycling holiday.
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