Richard Barrett - Cycle Touring in the Lake District

A guidebook to 15 challenging day rides and a 5-day cycle tour 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 April through October.

• Day routes range from 31-68km (19-42 miles)
• A 5-day 299km (186 mile) Tour of the Lake District taking in dales, lakes and passes. For each day two route options are given
• Includes an outline of the 112 mile Fred Whitton Challenge ride over seven iconic passes
• Key centres include Ambleside, Grasmere, Troutbeck, Shap, Penrith, Stainton, Keswick, Cockermouth, Eskdale Green, Ravenglass, Broughton in Furness, Grizedale, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Bassenthwaite, Buttermere
• 1:100,000 or 1:200,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on planning, equipment and facilities