A Tour of the Lake District
Book your self-guided cycling holiday in the Lake District. We provide accommodation, luggage transfers, maps and guidebooks.
A Tour of the Lake District
https://contourscycle.co.uk/a-tour-of-the-lake-district
A self-guided cycling holiday through the Lake District with different daily routes to choose from.
From £550 per person
From £550 per person
This three- to five-day self-guided cycling holiday in the Lake District showcases the very best of this famous National Park, home to England's biggest mountains. The views out here are truly staggering, with deep valleys and glittering tarns.
The climbs can be intense, so our Tour of the Lake District allows you to choose between two routes each day.
Plunge through the heart of the region on our short mileage moderate route, or wind out further through Windermere and Bampton Grange, Hesket Newmarket and Bassenthwaite on the longer alternative. Don't worry, you don't need to commit to one over the other for the entirety of your holiday. Just check your tour pack each morning and pick out the best option for you, providing plenty of flexibility if you wake up unexpectedly aching or raring to go.
Challenging yourself with big climbs, winning expansive views across the famous fells and tarns of the Lake District.
Sweeping down absolutely blistering descents through mountain passes.
Rolling down into welcoming Cumbrian towns each afternoon for a delicious meal and a well-earned kip.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-TLD1 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 3 days riding | £550 | |
| C-TLD2 | A circular trail beginning at Ambleside | 4 days riding | £675 |
Please note that due to the popularity of the Lake District as a holiday destination, accommodations in some towns have a two night minimum booking policy at weekends.
When planning your holiday dates we would advise you avoid arriving in Ambleside on a Friday or Saturday night if possible. If you are unable to avoid arriving on a Friday or Saturday night, an additional supplement may be necessary, or alternatively, transfers to and from nearby accommodation may be provided. Any transfers required are included in the holiday cost. You will be contacted if an additional supplement should arise for your booking.
Travel to Ambleside where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Ambleside to Hesket Newmarket. 56 miles (89.5km)
Hesket Newmarket to Cleator(T). 59.5 miles (95km)
Cleator(T) to Ambleside. 58.5 miles (93.5km)
Depart from Ambleside after breakfast
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than 2.5 miles from the trail to your accommodation.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Challenging yourself with big climbs, winning expansive views across the famous fells and tarns of the Lake District.
Sweeping down absolutely blistering descents through mountain passes.
Rolling down into welcoming Cumbrian towns each afternoon for a delicious meal and a well-earned kip.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Distance: 191 km (119.5 miles)
Ascent: 4180 m
Highest Point: 465 m
Distance: 287 km (178 miles)
Ascent: 4720 m
Highest Point: 435 m
There are no off-road sections along this route, which follows quieter, well-laid roads where possible and should make for smooth, pleasant cycling. Main roads are occasionally used, so confidence in cycling near moving traffic is required.
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