Cycling in the Lake District

Guidebook to the 179km/112 mile Fred Whitton Challenge ride, plus a 5-day cycle tour and 15 challenging day rides through the Lake District. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the national park, the routes are suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness and are perfect for cycling from April through October.

• Full logistical information, advice and tips for taking on the Fred Whitton Challenge
• Day rides range from 31 to 68km (19–42 miles), with difficulty from moderate to challenging
• A 5-day cycle tour of the Lake District taking in dales, lakes and passes
• Key centres include Ambleside, Grasmere, Troutbeck, Shap, Penrith, Stainton, Keswick, Cockermouth, Eskdale Green, Ravenglass, Broughton in Furness, Grizedale, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Bassenthwaite and Buttermere
• 1:100,000 or 1:200,000 mapping and elevation profile included for each route
• GPX files available to download