Arthur Ransome's Rusland Valley Secrets

Sunday 14th September at 11.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
90 Mins 13 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, 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.
Starting Point & Postcode
Lakeland Motor Musuem, Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8TA
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 10 mins  (1 hours 30 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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The Lake District

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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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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.Starting at the Lakeland Motoer Musuem this quiet countryside ride takes you on a circular tour around the tranquil Rusland Valley, taking in local links with the legendary Arthur Ransome (he of Swallows and Amazons fame), including a look at his Hill Top home and a visit to his burial place in Rusland Churchyard.
Bike Hire
Bike hire is available by contacting Dan Richards in advance of the ride. Tel: 07917 608566 or email info@askcycledr.co.uk. Bikes will be delivered to the start of the ride.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at Lakeland Motor Museum. Free parking for ride participants. For brown signs from A590.
Nearest Train Station
Cark and Cartmel approximately 6 miles away. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Lakeland Motor Museum  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed