Ambleside - Enjoy the Western Shores From Ambleside - 18 miler

If you're fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour. If seeing a quieter side of Ambleside and Windermere sounds appealing to you then this ride is just for you. This 17 mile route is all about getting away from the busy usual tourist spots and seeing just how beautiful, peaceful and inspiring Lake Windermere is from the western shore. Along the route you take in the fantastic Wray Castle as well as Esthwaite Water and the quaint village of Hawkshead. There are a few hills along the way but at a nice steady pace you will be rewarded with great views! Bike Hire Ghyllside Cycles, Ambleside. Call 015394 33592. State hire is for Sky Ride. Collect from shop nearby.