Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday - Lake District - Derwent Water

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Stay at Derwent Bank, Keswick – a comfortable HF Country House sitting directly on the banks of Derwent Water
Spin your legs gently along country lanes 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

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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

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Holiday Information

With its dramatic contrast between mighty mountains and still water, Derwent Water is surely the highlight of the Northern Lake District and this trip gives you the perfect opportunity to explore this stunning area by bike.

This fantastic cycling holiday will be based out of Derwent Bank. You will find the perfect mix of relaxation and challenge as you tackle the rolling roads of the Lakes, before returning to comfort and views of the mountains. Here you can relax with your choice of tipple on the sun terrace or shelter from the elements in the conservatory.

Over the course of the rides, you will explore quiet country lanes, fells and pretty lakeside roads. The area is also rich in heritage, from the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg to signs of the more recent small-scale mining industry. So join us for this wonderful tour of the Lake District, all set in a friendly and social environment and led by at least two of our experienced guides.

For more information download our trip notes

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As seen in the press...

The steep hills of the Lake District won’t feel as daunting with the new e-bike option from cycle holiday specialist Saddle Skedaddle. On its three-night guided tour, you will be based in a country-house hotel on the banks of Derwentwater and the tour leader takes you along quiet roads (with pitstops for coffee) to the stone circle at Castlerigg and some incredible viewpoints beyond.

Daily Mail (2019), Saddle up and head for the hills... on an e-bike: Top trips through Europe, from the Lake District to Vienna, on cycles that make molehills out of mountains
One happy bunch of cyclists.

The whole weekend was amazing the group & the leaders really came together and enjoyed themselves. Australians, Electric Bikes, Southerners and Northerners and an engagement?...one happy bunch of cyclists.

Catherine, South Yorkshire
A special weekend...

My favourite day was the first day of cycling – a real challenge but an absolute pleasure with such a brilliant group and amazing guides. I can’t emphasize enough how amazing the guides were – they are an incredible asset to your company and made what was already a special weekend for me and my partner into something we’ll never forget.

Nick, London

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