Literary Lakes Ride

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.

Come and join us on this truly stunning scenic route taking in the haunts of famous Lake District Author, Beatrix Potter. Led by a specialist guide, along with our British Cycling ride leaders, you’ll cycle past many places where Beatrix Potter lived and worked, creating her famous characters and books.  Starting from Poppi Red Café (http://www.poppi-red.co.uk/ride-and-park/)in the picturesque village of Hawkshead, we make our way over quiet country roads to Windermere, following the lakeside bridleway before a lovely satisfying climb to Sawrey, past Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's first Lake District farm, now in the care of the National Trust.  Then it’s a lovelyroll downhill back to Hawkshead village. At just less than 10 miles this ride is perfect for those wanting to get out on the bike, see some amazing views of the Lake District, and learn more about the local area and Beatrix Potter – and all without pushing yourself too much! Plus there is the added bonus of a free drink and cake at the start of the ride courtesy of Poppi Red!

Bike Hire

Electric Mountain, tel 07407 422798 to book your bike. Please book at least 24 hours in advance. Payment should be made to Electric Mountain.