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The Lake District - Hire / Bike Weekend

The English Lake District provides excellent opportunities for adventurous activities. The scenery is spectacular and possibilities for days on the mountains and the lakes are limitless.  

The course is based near to Shap at Hawes Water – a convenient location for those travelling by motorway, and yet a very secluded area of the National Park.

This weekend is for everyone keen for some activity in the winter! A full day of mountain biking and a full mountain day – as well as a great range of accommodation and welcoming bars in which to relax. 

It is suitable for beginners as well as those with experience, but having a reasonable standard of fitness means you will enjoy the weekend a lot more! 

Bikes and other equipment can be rented!

 

                      

 

Friday:        

Arrive at your leisure in late afternoon, early evening.

If you’re in time a quick ride in the afternoon that can be arranged to suit! Evening meal.

Night biking (in the dark!) by request.                 

 

Saturday:   

Cross-country mountain bike day on the Bridle Ways around the area.

                        There is an optional extra climb (and of course descent!) if time and weather allows that brings us back to our accommodation and the pub!

 

                                 

 

Sunday: 

Mountain Day. After a full breakfast enjoy a full mountain day on the spectacular Blencathra peak (via Sharp Edge). Back down in plenty of time to suit your departure.

 

                     

 

PRICES AND ACCOMMODATION

 

            Hotel accommodation –                                      £45 per night 

            Bunkhouse accommodation -                               £15 per night 

            Camping –                                                        £12.50 per night

 

These prices include guiding on the hills, breakfast and packed lunch.

 

Allow about £10 for evening meal if you want to eat in the pub.

Any hire gear – or ‘pick-ups’ from local stations will be possible, but extra!

Single occupancy add £15 per night for Hotel.

Accommodation alternatives: 

Camping: Several tent sites available in the National Park. Wilderness camping is possible also.

Bunkhouse: A variety available. Some have family rooms and smaller rooms available.

Self-Catering: A wide variety of options available to suit your needs!

Hotels: Whatever degree of luxury you require!

Yew Tree Farm (www.reagill.com)

Yew Tree Farm is a truly unique property and historical sculpture garden in the unspoilt Eden Valley of Cumbria.

Visit Britain Quality Assurance Five Star rated. Accommodating up to 15 people this large holiday house is furnished and equipped to the highest standards making it the ultimate in luxury self-catering holidays. This is the perfect place for family gatherings, groups of friends, or parties interested in walking, riding, outdoor activities, fishing, shooting or even artists looking for a peaceful retreat to draw or paint.

Mardale Inn (www.mardaleinn.co.uk)

This cosy, non-smoking English Lake District inn dates back to the early 1700's and is tucked away in the small village of Bampton, in the Lake District National Park. It is south of Penrith, close to Haweswater. Real ales are available, with well-kept local beers rotated to provide variety. Mardale Inn has been awarded Cask Marque, an independently-tested and nationally recognised quality standard for cask ales. Mardale Inn is recommended by CAMRA in the Good Beer Guide 2006 and 2007.

 

 Weekend price:

            HOTEL                  £90

            BUNKHOUSE          £30

            CAMPING               £25    

 

Transport can also be arranged for you, by request!

 

OTHER DATES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST!