Holiday fun can be expensive, but not when you take one of the beautiful rides around Keswick. Imagine the fun you can have while staying in one of the Lake Hotels including Inn on the Square, Inn on the Lake, Skiddaw Hotel, and King’s Arm Hotel. These hotels make an awesome start to your biking adventure. Then, choose the right route from these 5 top cycling routes in Keswick.
Skiddaw Loop
The 28 killometre Skiddaw loop is the perfect choice for mountain bikers. Start very near the Inn on the Square and ride to The Old Sawmill Cafe housed in an old-time sawmill decorated with saws used to fell lumber in Dodd Wood. for a quick snack of a hot cross bun while sitting at the outside picnic tables offering amazing views of Bassenthwaite Lake where ospry can often be seen nesting. Continue on to the working Peter House Farm where farmers have worked since the 17th century. The next part of the journey brings you to Whitewater Dash, the largest waterfall in the Lakes District. Then, head to the remote Back O’ Skilldaw. Finally, head to the River Caldew before returning to your hotel in Keswick.
Lionscale Fell and Glenderattera Valley
Another of the 5 top cycling routes in Keswick is the Lionscale Fell and Glenderattera Valley route. Start by heading to the village of Threlkeld for a ride on the stem train and underground exploration at the Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. Then, head to the Blencathra Field Centre that offers outdoor education programmes. Up next on this 18-kilometre ride is the beautiful Glenderattera Valley where you can see many different greens or the vivid colours of Autumn. Be careful riding through the valley, as you will encounter many rocky descents on your way to Lionscale Fell with its views of the Lake District. After exploring Lionscale Fell, return to your hotel in Keswick.
Barrowdale Bash
Number three on the 5 top cycling routes in Keswick is the Barrowdale Bash ride that runs through the area that Wordsworth, Byron, and Coleridge tried to capture in words and paint. Start by crossing the Ashness Bridge that is one of the most beautiful photo shoots in all of England, and continue to explore the area, passing through Watendlath with its historic pack horse bridge, Rosthwaite with its historic homes, and reaching Castle Crag that offers technical challenges not found on many larger crags. Then, it is on to Grange before returning to your hotel in Keswick.
Old Railway Line and Castlerigg Stone Circle
The fourth choice on the 5 top cycling routes in Keswick is a great choice for those with young children because it is relatively flat. Start at the Leisure Pool, and ride along the old railway path to the Greta Gorge. As you ride, enjoy various river and mountain scenery. If the kids are starting to tire, then simply return to your hotel in Keswick. Otherwise, continue to Naddle Bridge originally built in the 18th century. Ride on to Castlerigg Stone Circle constructed about 3000 B.C while enjoying.stunning views of Helvelyn and High Seat Mountains. Finish your ride with a stop at Goodwell Farm to climb the challenging indoor climbing wall.
Swinside Circuit
The last of the 5 top cycling routes in Keswick is the Swinside Circuit. On this 13 kilometre ride, riders start by crossing over the Greta and Portinscale Bridges before arriving at the hamlet of Ulock. Then, head towards the scenic Newlands Beck before returning to your hotel in the Lake District.
