Lake District, UK
The Lake District is a fantastic location for cycling, offering a mix of challenging climbs, scenic routes, and off-road trails.
LAKE DISTRICT, UK
The Lake District is home to some of the most challenging and rewarding road cycling climbs in the UK coupled with incredible panoramic views and a growing network of gravel bike trails, catering to all skill levels.
What you can expect
Scenic Beauty
The Lake District is one of the UK’s most stunning landscapes, with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, and rolling countryside.
Diverse Terrain
Offers a mix of road cycling, gravel routes, and mountain biking trails, catering to different skill levels and cycling preferences.
Challenging Climbs
Iconic ascents like Hardknott Pass, Wrynose Pass, and Honister Pass provide serious challenges for road cyclists.
Gravel & Off-Road Options
Areas like Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter Forest offer excellent gravel and MTB trails, perfect for an off-road experience.
Wellness & Recovery
The region has plenty of spas, yoga retreats, and natural spots for recovery, aligning well with your holistic health concept.
Local Culture & Food
The area is rich in heritage, with charming villages, historic sites, and locally sourced food (great for a nutrition-focused tour).
Our favourite cycling areas
Kirkstone Pass & The Struggle – A brutal but stunning climb from Ambleside up “The Struggle” to Kirkstone Inn, followed by a sweeping descent.
Honister Pass Loop – A classic Lake District challenge, taking in Buttermere, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, and Whinlatter. Steep, tough, but rewarding.
Windermere & Coniston Circuit – A rolling route that circles both lakes, passing through Hawkshead and Grizedale, perfect for a scenic ride.
Gravel routes
Grizedale Forest Loops – Endless gravel trails, with a mix of fire roads and singletrack through stunning woodland.
Nan Bield Pass & Kentmere – A big mountain bike adventure with remote trails, hike-a-bike sections, and breathtaking views.
High Street Roman Road – An ancient high-altitude track with incredible panoramas over Ullswater.
Mixed routes
Wrynose & Hardknott Pass Adventure – Start on tarmac, conquer two of the UK’s toughest climbs, then hit the gravel trails of Dunnerdale.
Tarns & Trails Explorer – A mix of back lanes, bridleways, and forest tracks linking hidden tarns and remote valleys.