Electric Lakes

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  Tour Operator  The Carter Company

  United Kingdom

 9 days (Bike: 6 days)

  124 mi  (~21mi per day)

E-bike tour

 Leisure

 Hilly, Quiet roads

Self-Guided

Semi-Supported

Home to England's biggest lakes and tallest mountains, the Lake District is an area of electrifying natural beauty and as such, has recently become a World Heritage Site.

It has inspired numerous writers, artists and poets and you will not fail to fall under its magical spell either as you pedal its stunning length from serene Lake Bassenthwaite in the north to magnificent Lake Windermere in the south.

This is a strenuous cycling holiday with an utterly staggering ride we are proud to have created, which we want you all to enjoy, and as a result we are recommending electric bikes which are just perfect for this terrain. Our Electric Lakes tour will enable you to cruise not only by steam boat on Ullswater, by launch on Coniston Water and by steam train to Windermere, but also to cruise on two wheels past fells and crags, hill hamlets and hidden valleys, sheep clad slopes and of course, dreamy lake shores too. Much of the route is off the beaten track, through stunning woods, past cosy inns and over fords to small breweries and tiny water mills. Enjoy wonderful gardens, a Georgian town, an intriguing castle, the homes of Ruskin, Wordsworth and Potter, a vibrant food scene and stays in 4 different locations from tranquil lake side to ancient market town and buzzing waterfront. No wonder we call it Electric Lakes!

Not so gentle cycling - 3 days of cycling 16 - 24 miles (26 to 38 km) with a further 3 days of optional cycling and 1 day of optional walking. 15% on hard surfaced cycle paths with the rest on quiet back roads and a one mile section of A road.

Tour Information

From

Lake Bassenthwaite

To

Bowness on Windermere.

Cost From

Self-Guided   £ 2495

Departure(s)

Starts Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays

Single Supplement

If available

Inclusions

  • 8 nights ensuite accommodation with breakfast.
  • The services of our friendly local Hosts.
  • Luggage transfers between hotels.
  • Touring bikes and accessories.
  • 24/7 phone contact number.
  • Adventure Handbook with our local tips.
  • GPS Routes on an App with waterproof phone holder.
  • Guidebook or OS maps.
  • Protection of your funds.
  • Advice, help and guidance planning your trip.
  • Electric Bike.
  • Transfers on days 3, 4 and 5.
  • Steam boat on day 4 .

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Travel to and from the trip start and finish points unless specified
  • Entrances to attractions unless specified
  • Boat fares unless specified
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Alcoholic beverages, mini bars and meals pre and post the trip

Options

  • Luxury Hotel Room upgrades

Additional

Bassenthwaite is near Carlisle and Penrith stations and is served by Glasgow, Manchester and Carlisle airports. Bowness is close to Windermere station.

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