Hawkshead - Beatrix Potter ride in partnership with the National Trust - 11 miler

Join us for a special ride in partnership with the National Trust to celebrate 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter. A member of the National Trust team will join you on this ride to point out places of interest as you cycle past places where Beatrix Potter lived, worked and created her famous characters. 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 truly stunning scenic route taking in the haunts of famous Lake District Author, Beatrix Potter. Led by a specialist guide, along with our British Cycling ride leaders, you'll cycle past many places where Beatrix Potter lived and worked, creating her famous characters and books. Starting from Poppi Red Café (http://www.poppi-red.co.uk/ride-and-park/) in the picturesque village of Hawkshead, we'll do a quick loop of the village to pass the Beatrix Potter Gallery before heading out to the South East of the village along the side of Esthwaite Water towards Lake Windermere. As we pass through Sawrey, we'll get the chance to see Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's first Lake District farm, now in the care of the National Trust. The route then turns North along the Western shore of Lake Windermere before reaching the grounds of Wray Castle near the head of the lake where Beatrix Potter came for extended holidays as a child and first fell in love with the Lake District At just over 10 miles this ride is perfect for those wanting to get out on the bike, see some amazing views of the Lake District, and learn more about the local area and Beatrix Potter – and all without pushing yourself too much! For more information on Hill Top please click on the link below https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top/ Bike Hire Electric Mountain, call 07407 422798 to book your bike. Please ask for delivery to Hawkshead Sky Ride. Please book at least 24 hours in advance. Payment should be made to Electric Mountain.