Cycling in Lake Windermere offers cyclists of all levels trails through some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Windermere and in particular, Ambleside, is a popular starting point for cyclists. Bike hire and equipment is available and cyclists are able to take their pick from road, woodland tracks and challenging forest climbs and descents.
The dramatic landscape that can be seen along the Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way has been attracting visitors for many years and the heart of the Dales has been designated as both a National Park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the finest scenery in the country, with marvellous limestone formations contrasting with the heather clad moorlands and valley bottoms full of beautiful meadows. There are many lovely villages and towns to explore along the way, where you can take the opportunity to have a break and discover some of the fascinating history of the area.
You truly are spoiled for choice with walks in Ullswater. Located in the Lake District National park in Cumbria, Ullswater provides the ideal destination for walkers. There are quite literally hundreds of footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes along the lakeside, through the woodland and valleys and up the surrounding mountains, to suit all levels of enthusiasm and ability.
Ullswater itself is England’s second largest lake and sits amidst the splendour of some of the finest fells in the lakes.
Road cyclists and mountain bikers are spoilt for choice with cycles routes in the Lake District National Park. There are country lanes, permitted cycleways and bridleways all with absolutely fantastic views.
The Lake District was made for cycling, with challenging off road mountain biking routes to gentle country lanes, there really is something for everybody.
The weather is warming up – finally – and the days are getting longer and brighter – finally – so why not celebrate Spring with a trip to the seaside?
There are more than forty walks across the stunning Morecambe Bay scheduled for 2012 and they are led by Cedric Robinson MBE, the Queen’s Official Guide. In 1963 Cedric was appointed the 25th guide and since then has escorted many thousands of charity fundraisers safely across the dangerous sands on Morecambe Bay Walks.
Morecambe Bay Walks are also led by Alan Sledmore who has been leading walkers for nineteen years.
Can’t decide where to head to for your next adventure? Enjoy a challenge? Why not venture out on the route once described by William Wordsworth as ‘frightening’, ‘dreadful’ and something that would fill you with ‘inhospitable terror’?
You may be surprised to hear that we are in fact talking about the Cumbria Way Walk!
The Cumbria Way Walk is one of the best-loved and most walked routes in Europe to date. Spanning seventy miles from Ulverston to Carlisle, the Cumbria Way Walk is suitable for walkers of all abilities so whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or just looking to enjoy a causal stroll in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District National Park, the Cumbria Way Walk offers something for everyone.
The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail in Yorkshire boasts some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England. With its fascinating history, breathtaking views and a rich variety of plants and wildlife, a visit to Ingleton Waterfalls is a great family day out.
The total length of the trail is 4.5 miles (8 km) and takes you through ancient oak woodland and magnificent Yorkshire Dales scenery via a series of stunning waterfalls and geological features.
Devils Bridge is popular with tourists and locals alike and is a regular meeting place for motorbike enthusiasts on a Sunday morning.
Devils Bridge is one of the country’s most famous biker meets and such is it’s huge popularity it is always guaranteed to be busy. Located at the small village of Kirkby Lonsdale on the A65, bikers from the North of England often run ride-outs to and from here. It’s easy to find a good route from Devils Bridge due to its brilliant location as it’s situated on the border of the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Lancashire.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk is undoubtably the most famous walk in the Yorkshire Dales.
A very demanding but incredibly rewarding walk, the Three Peaks Walk takes in the summits of Pen-y-ghent (694 metres – 2,276 feet), Whernside (736 metres – 2,415 feet) and Ingleborough (723 metres 2,372 feet) all in one circular route. The walk is approximately 24 miles (39 km) long and takes in over 5,000 feet or 1,600 metres of climbing.
The walking is over a variety of terrains, and even though the paths have been improved immensely over recent years, certain sections can still be very boggy and energy sapping. This is not a walk for the faint hearted as it does entail a full days worth of walking and includes an awful lot of climbing as well as an awful lot of descending.
Bright yellow daffodils are popping up everywhere, the valleys are covered in a colourful blanket of tulips and hours of day light are getting longer which can only mean one thing…spring is here!
And what better way to appreciate Spring time in all its glory than on one of the fabulous walks in Kirkby Lonsdale?
It’s the perfect time to dust off your walking boots, explore the countryside as it greens up and treat yourself to a night away. You could even stay at The Royal Hotel for two nights and make it into a mini-break! Take a look at our Bedroom Tariff and our special Bubbly D,B&B for £123 offer.
