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UK Lake District – Secret Ambleside MTB Holiday

Lake District Mountain Bike Holiday

Lake District Mountain Bike Holiday
Secret Ambleside

UK Lake District

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. Forest trails, high passes and ancient rights of way make up three, superb, fully guided, days on the bikes.

If you are relatively new to riding natural terrain and want to escape the trail centres, or just want to experience the finest trails the area has to offer, then this Lake District Mountain Bike Holiday is ideal for yourself.

Run from Ambleside, which is located in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage site, you will explore 3 different areas, all with their own different character and riding environment. Ambleside is also the perfect location to relax on an evening, with its large choice of restaurants and pubs serving the local food and ale.

Terrain:

- Varied Lakeland natural trails
- Panoramic views
- Expert, fully qualified, local guide
- Great bed and breakfast, guesthouse accommodation

This is the ultimate Lake District Mountain Bike adventure. Over three days, you'll experience unbeatable riding, thrilling singletrack, high mountain exploration, and wild, rocky descents in the heart of England's largest National Park.

Secret Ambleside Packages

Select Your Package Level

Bronze

£310

per person

- 3 biking days
- Professional UK MtB guide

Want to book your own accommodation on this Lake District mountain bike trip? Then this is the package for you.
Contact us for details

Full payment required

Silver

£520

per person

- 3 biking days
- Professional UK MtB guide

- 3 nights B&B guest house accommodation
- All breakfasts
- CycleActive water bottle

£200 deposit with the final balance due 30 days before the tour date

Gold

£730

per person

- 3 biking days
- Professional UK MtB guide
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Veloforte Energy Pack - 19 items
- CycleActive water bottles - 2 items

£300 deposit with the final balance due 30 days before the tour date

Secret Ambleside trip Dates

2026 Trip Dates

All dates have availability (unless stated)

Duration

Standard weekend - Thursday Evening to Sunday

Bank Holiday weekend - Friday Evening to Monday

01 - 04 May 2026

Analogue or E-Bike

Bank Holiday - Friday Evening to Monday

11 - 14 June 2026

E-Bike Specific

Thursday Evening to Sunday

16 - 19 July 2026

Analogue or E-Bike

Thursday Evening to Sunday

10 - 13 September 2026

Analogue or E-Bike

Thursday Evening to Sunday

Secret Ambleside information, Extras
Optional extras

Single room guarantee

£130 (Silver)
£295 (Gold)

There is no supplement for solo travellers who are willing to share a twin-bedded room with the same gender.

CycleActive will confirm the tour once the second person for the shared room has booked.

Extra night at the end

From £150

Silver £150 Double / twin room (2 people)
Gold £260 Double / twin room (2 people)
Silver £150 Single occupancy Double / twin room
Gold £260 Single occupancy Double / twin room

Contact us after booking online if you require an extra night at the end (Can't be added during online booking)

Rental bikes

Electric bike rental

£315
Electric Full suspension mountain bike rental

Trek
Rail 5

MTB bike rental

£240
Full suspension mountain bike rental

Trek
Fuel EX7 (Or similar)

All rental bikes include a kit bag with pump, inner tube, multi-tool, bottle cage and lock

Helmet rental:

£5
Trip information

Duration

4 days - Thursday evening to Sunday
(3 days of riding)

Location

Out Lake District mountain bike trip starts and finishes in Ambleside

The biking

3 days fully guided
Professional UK cycle guide
Tour group size 4 - 8
Fitness grade 3
Skill grade B/C

Private, Corporate & Charity Groups

Bespoke dates can be added on request for group

Build a package around your needs.

Secure a booking

- £200 / £300 deposit + extras - Greater than 30 days before the tour departure date
- Final balance due - 30 days before the tour departure date
- Full Amount - Less than 30 days before the tour departure date

Terms & conditions

The bit people ask about:

Cancellation by you:
- Unconfirmed tour - Full Refund / move tour date
- Confirmed tour date > 60 days prior - Deposit only as a cancellation fee
- Less than 60 days to departure - 100% as the cancellation fee

Cancellation by CycleActive - you will be offered an alternative / full refund.

Travel insurance
From £28

- Book direct with Campbell Irvine
- CycleActive is an affiliate

Travel insurance

To find out more about our Secret Ambleside Lake District mountain bike holiday please read the full itinerary, or call our tour designers and chat through your questions in person.