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Lakes and Dales Loop Bike Ride
196 mile circular road bike tour - North West England
3 or 4 days
Cycling holidays in England do not get any better than this. A cycle route that loops around our most beautiful national parks, skirting the foothills of our mightiest mountains, meandering along the Eden Valley with its picture-perfect stone-built villages: It is no wonder that The Telegraph newspaper described this journey as “Britain's most beautiful bike route.”
This fabulous cycle ride was designed collaboratively by local and national groups, intent on showcasing the very best cycling, most welcoming towns and villages, and stunning natural scenery that abound in The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. At CycleActive we know this region, and this route, inside out – it’s been our home for over 23 years and our HQ is in Penrith, the official start point for this cycle tour.
Our organised tours of the Lakes and Dales loop can be enjoyed over 3 or 4 days of riding. With a combination of backroad cycling and a great experiences of Lakes and Dales life, culture, food and scenery along the way.
This is a self-guided tour, so you do need to be fairly self-sufficient during the daily rides. The route is signed on the road, we provide you with a fully marked up map, and can give you digital downloads of the route for your phone or GPS device to make things run smoothly. We organise great accommodation in hand-picked hotels and guesthouses, vehicle support for emergencies (so breaking down doesn’t mean the end of the ride), and move your bags from point to point so you can cycle with just what you need during the day.
The quiet roads make this ride perfect for road bikes as its 100% tarmac. Hybrid bikes, e-bikes and mountain bikes are also welcome. You can also choose to hire a bike and helmet from CycleActive, which gives you greater flexibility if arriving by train. The Lake District is only three and a half hours from London Euston train station.
2020 Trip Dates
2020 - 3 Day
13 - 16 August
03 - 06 September
24 - 27 September
Ride 1 - Friday
Cycling 67miles - 108km
Ascent 5590ft - 1704m
Descent 5826ft - 1776m
Ride 2 - Friday
Cycling 49miles - 79km
Ascent 5830ft - 1777m
Descent 6220ft - 1896m
Ride 1 - Thursday
Cycling 46miles - 74km
Ascent 3628ft - 1106m
Descent 3572ft - 1098m
Ride 2 - Saturday
Cycling 65miles - 105km
Ascent 6902ft - 2104m
Descent 6916ft - 2108m
Ride 3 - Saturday
Cycling 51miles - 83km
Ascent 4655ft - 1419m
Descent 64294ft - 1309m
Ride 3 - Sunday
Cycling 64miles - 103km
Ascent 5984ft - 1824m
Descent 5734ft - 1748m
Ride 4 - Sunday
Cycling 50miles - 80km
Ascent 4340ft - 1323m
Descent 4337ft - 1322m
Thursday evening to
Sunday evening
Wednesday evening to
Sunday evening
2020 - 4 Day
12 - 16 August
02 - 06 September
23 - 27 September
Michelin Restaurants
Mountain Walking
Lake Ferry Journeys
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Scenic Waterside Walks
Beer Festivals
Spa Hotels
Extend Your Holiday
Penrith
The Lake District
Car
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Post Code: CA11 7YB
Train
Train Station: Penrith
Walk 0.3 miles (6 mins)
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The Lakes and Dales Loop
Penrith
Car
Click Here for directions
Post Code: CA11 7YB
Train
Train Station: Penrith
Walk 0.3 miles (6 mins)
Duration
4 day - Thursday evening to Sunday
(3 days of riding)
5 days - Wednesday evening to Sunday
(4 days of riding)
The biking
3 or 4 days, place-to-place
Self-guided
Tour group size 8 - 30
Fitness grade 3/4 - (3 day)
Fitness grade 3 - (4 day)
Extras
Helmet rental: £5
GPX files for your GPS: Included
Single Room Guarantee
3 nights - £90
4 nights - £120
There is no supplement for single travellers who are willing to share
Extra night at the end
£95 Double / twin room (2 people)
£75 Single occupancy in a double / twin room
£55 Single room
Hire Bikes
Includes - Kit bag with pump, inner tube and multi-tool
Hybrid bike rental
3 days - £90
4 days - £120
2020 Trek FX2 Disc (Or similar)
Electric bike rental
3 days - £135
4 days - £180
Running on semi slick tyres
2020 Trek Powerfly 5 (Or similar)
Private Groups
Bespoke dates can be added on request for group bookings
To find out more about our Lakes and Dale Loop cycling holiday please read the full itinerary, or call our tour designers and chat through your questions in person.
Call: 01768 840400
Email: [email protected]
Duration
4 day - Thursday evening to Sunday (3 days of riding)
5 days - Wednesday evening to Sunday (4 days of riding)
The biking
3 or 4 days, place-to-place
Self-guided
Tour group size 8 - 30
Fitness grade 3/4 - (3 day)
Fitness grade 3 - (4 day)
Extras
Helmet rental: £5
GPX files for your GPS: Included
Single Room Guarantee
3 nights - £90
4 nights - £120
There is no supplement for single travellers who are willing to share
Extra night at the end
£95 Double / twin room (2 people)
£75 Single occupancy in a double / twin room
£55 Single room
Hire Bikes
Includes - Kit bag with pump, inner tube and multi-tool
Hybrid bike rental
3 days - £90
4 days - £120
2020 Trek FX2 Disc
(Or similar)
2020 Trek Powerfly 5 (Or similar)
Electric bike rental
3 days - £135
4 days - £180
Running on semi slick tyres
Private Groups
Bespoke dates can be added on request for group bookings
To find out more about our Lakes and Dale Loop cycling holiday please read the full itinerary, or call our tour designers and chat through your questions in person.
Call: 01768 840400
Email: [email protected]
