lakes and dales loop

Lakes and Dales Loop

Fantastic cycling around the edge of the Lake District, starting and finishing in Appleby
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
Total Distance
318 km (198 miles)
Number of days cycling
3 to 5 days
Elevation
About 5000 metres of climbing and descending!
Summary

The Lakes and Dales cycle route is a new cycling holiday that we're proud to now be offering as one of our tailor made cycling tours. Avoiding the busy Lake District roads, this fantastic cycling tour journeys through the best of the remote Lake District scenery and into the Cumbrian Dales. The cycle route starts and finishes in Appleby-in-Westmorland, a bustling market town, passes towering Lake District peaks like Skiddaw and Blencathra and leads you towards the beautiful Cumbrian coast and through the stunning Cumbrian Dales.

 If you love fantastic scenery with a few challenging climbs and some superb hospitality along the route, this might be the ride for you! You can decide how many days of cycling your Lakes and Dales biking holiday should last - from 3 to 5 days. 

Map

Track

Highlights
Cycling around Skiddaw and Blencathra in the North Lakes
Glimpsing the glittering Irish Sea from Cold Fell, followed by a fantastic descent!
Views of the gorgeous Howgill Fells in the Cumbrian Dales
Sizergh Castle (and the cakes they serve there!)
What's included
3 to 5 days of stunning cycling
3 to 6 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
All baggage transfers between accommodation
Official map of the route and accurate gpx files (specific to your type of bike)
Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
Phone support from our experienced team
Bike hire available as an additional extra
Availability
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Your cycling holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people with 3, 4 or 5 days of cycling. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your UK cycling tour now.

Trip options
3 days / 3 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
3
Average daily distance
106 km (65 miles)
Fitness
8
4 days / 4 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
4
Average daily distance
79 km (49 miles)
Fitness
7
5 days / 5 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
5
Average daily distance
63 km (39 miles)
Fitness
6
Prices
3 days / 3 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£395
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£500
Luxury - 4 people
From £30 extra/person
Luxury - 2 people
From £30 extra/person
4 days / 4 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£515
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£650
Luxury - 4 people
From £30 extra/person
Luxury - 2 people
From £30 extra/person
5 days / 5 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£625
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£770
Luxury - 4 people
From £30 extra/person
Luxury - 2 people
From £30 extra/person
  • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
  • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
  • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
  • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
  • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
Example itinerary
Lakes and Dales Loop Details.pdf
Enquire/Book
Are you or any of your group planning on bringing an electric bike?
Is the battery removable for charging?

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