Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
United Kingdom
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
286 mi (~48mi per day)
Active
On-road
Guided
Supported
Admire the rugged natural beauty of two of England’s most beautiful National Parks
There's a common myth that it's "oh so grim up north". It's something that those of us fortunate enough to live here sometimes like to leave undisputed. While the unenlightened have been giving us a wide berth for years, we've been left in peace, unhindered by throngs of tourists and day trippers, to enjoy our clean fresh air and revel in our rugged, wide-open countryside. This new tour may well put an end to all of that though, as we set off to explore the unrivalled scenic beauty, quaint villages and quiet rural lanes of two of England's finest National Parks, possibly debunking the myth once and for all.
We begin our adventure in the picturesque market town of Kirkby Lonsdale which sits on Cumbria’s southern boundary, just between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. From there we spend two days exploring the wild, beautiful countryside of the Dales and testing our legs on the roads that connect its many small towns and villages. The roads here are travelled less frequently than those we will ride later in the week but the landscape is no less beautiful and old favourites such as Barbondale and, the now-legendary Buttertubs Pass, pack plenty of punch.
On our third day in the saddle, we bid farewell to Yorkshire, and its dales, and move into the Lake District to enjoy its famous fells, forests and lakeside villages and tackle some of Cumbria's most notorious climbs. Waiting for us are Kirkstone Pass, Wrynose and the outrageously-steep Hardknott, all of which feature in the world-famous Fred Whitton Challenge, one of the UK's toughest cycle sportive events.
Having ticked off one of the country’s finest selection of climbs, we tone things down just a little for our final afternoon as we roll back to Kirkby Lonsdale for our final evening.
Holiday Highlights
Riding up Buttertubs Pass – possibly the only Tour de France “classic climb” in the UK
Feasting on Cumberland sausages and sticky toffee pudding
Riding all 6 of the major Lake District passes
Fuelling up on Yorkshire puddings as God intended them
Enjoying a well deserved pint of Sneck Lifter at the end of a hard day in the saddle
Tour Information
From
Kirkby Lonsdale
To
Kirkby Lonsdale
Cost From
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Single Supplement
Available
Group Info
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Inclusions
A) Accommodation (shared twin / double en-suite rooms)
B) Meals
C) Full tour service, including Skedaddle guides
D) Unless stated, at least one leader qualified in first aid
E) Support vehicle and luggage transfers
F) Train station transfer on scheduled arrival day from Oxenholme Station
G) Train station transfer on scheduled departure day to Oxenholme Station
Exclusions
A) Bike hire (available if required)
B) Flights and charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable)
C) Meals not stated in the itinerary
D) Single room (available if required)
E) Travel insurance
F) Personal clothing and equipment
G) Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities etc)
H) Entrance fees to museums and other attractions en-route
I) Train station transfers on days other than the scheduled arrival / departure days
Options
Bike hire
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