UK - Lake District - Derwent Water - Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
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10 to 12 May - Escape this spring for some fun cycling based in the incredible Lake District! Expect incredible lakeside views all around...
Holiday Highlights
- Stay at Derwent Bank, Keswick – a comfortable HF Country House sitting directly on the banks of Derwent Water
- Spin your legs gently along old railway lines or challenge them as you climb up towards some Lakeland fells
- Admire the vista across the lake to Skiddaw and Blencathra
- Treat yourself to delicious cake pit-stops in charming local cafés
- Let the lovely Lakeland landscapes inspire your daily cycling
- Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle – an ancient monument built around 3000 BC
View Holiday Schedule
| Day | Description | Distance | Ascent | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Keswick | D | ||
| 2 | Surrounding Skiddaw | 37 Miles / 60 kms Approx | 1250m | B L D |
| 3 | Castlerigg and Around Great Mell | 29 Miles / 47 kms Approx | 850m | B L |
Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner | Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software
For more information download our trip notes
Holiday Information
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Holiday Summary
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Prices From:
- £315
Optional
- Bike Hire
- £55.00
- Electric Bike Hire:
- £95.00
- Electric Bike Hire:
- £95.00
- Single Room:
- £40.00
- Single Room:
- £40.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £1.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £1.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £5.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £5.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £10.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £10.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £20.00
- Sustrans Donation:
- £20.00
Holiday Details
Centre-based
2 nights hotel
3 days
2 days riding
Breakfast, lunch and 2 evening meals included
Guided with vehicle support
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Last Updated: 23/03/2016