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Let's Ride The Lakes - a family ride, a cruise, a castle - Windermere

Saturday 8th September 2018 11:30am

Starting from - Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre, Brockhole on Windermere
Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LJ.
Take the A591 towards Windermere and Ambleside. Brockhole is midway between the two and is signed on the approach. Parking charges apply.
By public transport take the train from Oxenholme to Windermere and then take the 555 or 599 Stagecoach service bus to Brockhole.
By boat: Windermere Lake Cruises provide lake services from Ambleside (Waterhead) and Bowness.
By bike: from Kendal, follow National Cycle Route 6 to Windermere then take the A591. There is a cycle track alongside the A591 for most of the way from Staveley to Brockhole. Cycling on the A591 from Ambleside is not recommended. LA23 1LJ

  • 4 miles
  • None
  • 3 hr

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

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Cumbria
LA23 1LJ

Start your ride by sailing on the unique bike boat across Windermere to the quiet western shore. Then your British Cycling-trained leaders take you along the delightful Windermere West Shore Trail. There are few hills and no traffic to worry about so this ride is ideal for young families.
Our destination is Wray Castle where Beatrix Potter stayed for family holidays as a child.

Don't worry if you don't have your own bikes with you. We are providing hire bikes free of charge (subject to availability). These must be reserved when you book your place on the ride. To reserve a bike(s) please contact Brockhole Lakeshore team on 07919 881 622. Please have details of your height. Children's bikes, tag-alongs, seats and trailers are also available for free hire. Please have your child's age and weight to hand.

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