A Taste of the Lake District by E-Bike

Make your own way to your hotel on the outskirts of Windermere. Depending on your arrival time, today your e-bikes will be delivered (if arriving later in the day, your bikes will be delivered tomorrow morning). Our representative will meet you to brief you about the route and to ensure you are set up with your bicycle. Accommodation: Located 5min by taxi from Windermere Station, this 4 star heritage hotel offers views of Windermere and the Lakeland Fells and has a Brasserie serving local dishes or choose to dine in the bar or on the terrace.

Cycle through South Lakeland, along the lake shore to the National Trust property Wray Castle, and on to the pretty market village of Hawkshead. A small detour will also provide the option of passing Hill Top, the house where Beatrix Potter was inspired when writing the Tales of Peter Rabbit. The afternoon route takes you to the historic slate mining village of Coniston where you overnight. There is the option of an afternoon cycle around the peaceful shores of Coniston Water. Ascent: 371m/1217ft Decent: 451m/1479ft Accommodation: Located on the shores of Coniston Water with breathtaking lake and fell views, the hotel is the perfect place to relax this afternoon. This handsome, traditional Lakeland slate building sits within its own spacious grounds, offering a warm Cumbrian welcome that makes you feel right at home. Evening meals are available in the cosy bar offering both traditional English pub classics to global dishes made with local ingredients.

Today’s route is a blend of beautiful countryside which inspired the poet William Wordworth and takes you along the shores of Rydal Water and Grasmere. There is the option of spending time in some of the National Park’s famous villages such as Ambleside and Grasmere. After passing Thirlmere reservoir, leaving Helvellyn mountain range to your east, you arrive at your accommodation, near the market town of Keswick. Ascent: 614m/2014ft Decent: 580m/1902ft Accommodation: Located on the lower slopes of Skiddaw, England's third-highest mountain your accommodation dating back to 1845 and is a renovated historical farmhouse. The property is set in beautiful gardens with a wonderful views of the Northern Fells. Their restaurant serves locally sourced meals using herbs from their garden. There is also a candlelit dining room and cosy bar.

Today you leave Keswick for your next accommodation on the shores of Ullswater. You first experience the amazing beauty of the least visited and spectacular landscape of the North Lakes. The route takes you around Skiddaw and Blencathra mountain range, taking in incredible scenery along lovely quiet fell lanes, then through the craggy outcrops on Matterdale Common. The route then descends to Ullswater, which is one of the most beautiful spots in the Lake District and onto Glenridding where you overnight. Ascent: 628m/2060ft Decent: 559m/1833ft Accommodation: Located at the southern end of Ullswater, our 4 star hotel is housed in a historic building offering a unique setting to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The inn serves British cuisine on their terrace, in the restaurant or bar.

Leaving Ullswater, you ride over the famous Kirkstone Pass, where the views of Lake Windermere and beyond are spectacular, followed by a descent to the idyllic village of Troutbeck. Then enjoy the country lanes back to your hotel and tour start point, with the option of spending time in the town of Windermere. Ascent: 371m/1217ft Decent: 451m/1479ft Accommodation: Tonight you will stay in the same 4 star property as your first night of your trip.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before departure.