Walking the Lake District Fells - Buttermere
Lakeland 200 and seven long weekend bikepacking adventures
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Bikepacking is the off-road equivalent of cycle touring, often offering opportunities for wild camping in addition to the usual accommodation options for sleeping under a roof: it promises an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the environment as you explore the best of what the area has to offer on two wheels. This guide presents eight challenging 2–5 day rides in the Lake District, suitable for mountain bikes (some routes are also rideable on a gravel bike). All routes are accessible by public transport and many can be completed over a long weekend. They are graded from Moderate to Very Hard, although all involve considerable ascent and descent and sections where you may need to push or carry your bike – as such, they are suited to fit experienced riders.
Clear route description, mapping and elevation profiles are supplemented with a wealth of planning information, including accommodation listings, notes on facilities, and summary details (including grades) for each individual section of the route. Also included are tips on food, kit and navigation and alternative itineraries.
The routes combine roads, tracks, lanes and bridleways to take you among, around and over the Lakeland Fells, with highlights including the iconic road climbs of Hardknott, Wrynose, Whinlatter and Honister; the off-road passes of Sticks Pass, Stake Pass and Black Sail; and the highest bridleway in England over Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain. The guide also features the classic Lakeland 200, which can be ridden over 5 days or completed as an Individual Time Trial.
Eight challenging rides of 2–5 days in the Lake District, suitable for mountain bikes (some routes can also be completed on a gravel bike), including the Lakeland 200. All are accessible by public transport and showcase the best of Lakeland's roads, tracks, lanes and bridleways.
- Clear route description, planning tables and elevation profiles
- Routes graded from Moderate to Very Hard – although all involve sections where you are likely to have to push or carry your bike
- Plentiful accommodation, although (wild) camping is also an option
- Accommodation listings, bike shops and suggested kit list
- Iconic road climbs such as Hardknott, Wrynose, Whinlatter and Honister; off-road passes including Sticks Pass, Stake Pass and Black Sail; and England's highest bridleway over Helvellyn
Weight:
202 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781786311177
Pages:
176
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2023
Categories: Cycling Guides, Cycling Guides