Electric Lakes
United Kingdom
9 days (Bike: 6 days)
124 mi (~21mi per day)
Leisure
Some hills, Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Home to England's biggest lakes and tallest mountains, the Lake District is an area of electrifying natural beauty and as such, has recently become a World Heritage Site.
It has inspired numerous writers, artists and poets and you will not fail to fall under its magical spell either as you pedal its stunning length from serene Lake Bassenthwaite in the north to magnificent Lake Windermere in the south.
This is a strenuous cycling holiday with an utterly staggering ride we are proud to have created, which we want you all to enjoy, and as a result we are recommending electric bikes which are just perfect for this terrain. Our Electric Lakes tour will enable you to cruise not only by steam boat on Ullswater, by launch on Coniston Water and by steam train to Windermere, but also to cruise on two wheels past fells and crags, hill hamlets and hidden valleys, sheep clad slopes and of course, dreamy lake shores too. Much of the route is off the beaten track, through stunning woods, past cosy inns and over fords to small breweries and tiny water mills. Enjoy wonderful gardens, a Georgian town, an intriguing castle, the homes of Ruskin, Wordsworth and Potter, a vibrant food scene and stays in 4 different locations from tranquil lake side to ancient market town and buzzing waterfront. No wonder we call it Electric Lakes!
Tour Information
From
Lake Bassenthwaite
To
Bowness on Windermere.
Cost From
Self-Guided £ 1590
Departure(s)
Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays
Single Supplement
If available
Inclusions
8 nights en-suite accommodation
Transfers on days 3,4 and 5. Steam boat on day 4 and steam train on day 8.
The services of our friendly local hosts
Breakfast each day.
Luggage transfers between hotels
Hybrid bikes and additional accessories
Emergency call out service
Adventure handbook packed full with information of the area your tour covers
Route directions and maps of the area
Travel protection
Advice, help and guidance with all your holiday
Exclusions
Airfares
Travel to and from the trip start and finish points unless specified
Entrances to attractions unless specified
Boat fares unless specified
Lunches and dinners unless specified
Alcoholic beverages, mini bars and meals pre and post the trip
Options
Luxury tour £2,580
Electric Bike Hire available and recommended
A knowledgeable, local guide
3 days of optional cycling and 1 day of optional walking
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