Brockhole to Hawkshead Loop

Tuesday 22nd July at 12.00pm 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
105 Mins 13 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) 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
Brockhole Visitor Centre Half way between Windermere and Ambleside on the A591, Windermere LA23 1LJ
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 45 mins  (1 hours 45 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 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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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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Sky Ride Local in The Lake District

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.

Celebration of Cycling
This ride will be part of a special Summer of Cycling Celebration event at Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre. There will be skills courses, electric bikes to try, vintage bikes, how to mend a puncture, face painting and a bike smoothie maker as well as the Sky Ride Local.

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

Bike Hire
Electric Mountain, tel 07407 422798 to book your bike. Please book at least 24 hours in advance and request that your bike is delivered to the start of this Sky Ride (there will be a delivery charge additional to the hire). Payment should be made to Electric Mountain.

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

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Low Wray Campsite (National Trust), LA22 0JA
Nearest Train Station
Windermere Station, 2.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at One in the car park, also in the Visitor Centre open at 10 o clock, also more in the gardens  

Meet the Ride Leaders

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