Brockhole to Hawkshead Loop

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour. Come and join us on this amazing bike ride incorporating a boat trip across Windermere Lake.  Starting from Brockhole Visitor Centre we head across Windermere to access the peaceful western shore.  From here we make our way via Wray Castle www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle/ on beautiful minor roads to the quaint village of Hawkshead and onwards to Near Sawrey, the location of Beatrix Potter’s home, Hill Top Farm. After an opportunity for refreshments, our ride then descends to the shores of Windermere for a ride back along the new cycle path to Wray Castle and the return boat trip Local Bike Hire Electric Mountain, please call 07407 422798 at least 24 hours before the ride to book your bike and request that it is delivered to you at Brockhole Visitor Centre for the start of the Sky Ride. Ferry Crossing Ferry tickets are included as part of the free guided ride. Bike Bus There is an hourly Bike Bus service 800 (Stagecoach) between, Ambleside, Windermere and Brockhole. Times and further details can be found at http://www.stagecoachbus.com/PdfUploads/Timetable_51124_800%20(Kendal%20Bike%20Bus).pdf