MOUNTAINBIKING AND ROAD CYCLING
There are miles and miles of trail to be explored in the Lake District and all over Cumbria. Some great resources worth a visit with guides of where to go, where not to go and what kind of riding youʼre seeking, are here below with our favourites:
Great independent moutainbiking guide with numerous trail guides:
www.mountain-bike-cumbria.co.uk/trails.php
Amazing Forest Commission site with approved bike trails:
www.visitlakelandforests.co.uk/index.php/your-forests/grizedale/biking
These guys know whatʼs up and can offer tailored guides when biking (or walking) from £90 per head:
www.lake-district-guiding.co.uk
Cool resource for GPS routes in Cumbria:
www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/county-cycling/Cumbria
A great bike shop with some great brands in Cockermouth:
www.4playcycles.co.uk
4 Play Cycles , 25-31 Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9NH. Tel: 01900 823377
WALKING, HIKING AND CLIMBING
John Harrisʼs Cumbrian walk guides – downloadable and print for free:
www.walkingincumbria.org.uk/walks.htm
Numbered walks around Cumbria from Lou Johnson:
www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks/walk_list/Cumbria
Official Forrest Commission walks here:
www.visitlakelandforests.co.uk/index.php/your-forests/grizedale/walking
For when its raining, indoor climbing at Keswick:
www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk
A climbing shop in Keswick for all your karabiners, footwear, books or maps:
Needle Sports, 56 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, England. CA12 5JS
+44 (0)17687 72227
www.needlesports.com
WATERSPORTS
Cumbria has a wealth of paddling and sailing spots throughout the district. Weʼre famous for our numerous lakes so below listed are some useful resources should you need to get your feet wet.
A site dedicated to giving you Canoers everything you need:
www.cumbriacanoeists.org.uk
Donʼt forget access rights and please check below before heading off:
www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk
Your one stop shop on Lake Windermere, from hire to tuition and everything in-between:
www.windermerecanoekayak.com
Visit Derwent Water Marina for sailing advice, RYA training, Windsurfing, tuition and sales:
www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk
