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a Vi c ra A66 to Cockermouth & West Cumbria H il l ge Brun dho To M6 (jctn 40) & Penrith To Latrigg & Skiddaw lme R oad Bri h wa Crost Keswick The Market Place, home to the ancient Moot Hall and its peculiar one-handed clock is at the heart of Keswick town centre. It’s a good place to start any visit and the twice weekly market, on Saturdays and Thursdays and the many shops attract thousands of people. It’s a great place to get kitted out for an outdoor adventure; there are probably more outdoor shops in Keswick than can be found in any other market town in Britain! There’s also an amazing variety of small independent shops and galleries to be found in the town, mainly in side streets running from Market Place. ar Rig g d it e R Ri ve rG re Br u ta Hi gh Hi LOWER FITZ PARK un Ma rke tio tS 5 He ads R d UPPER FITZ PARK St 1 3 Sta th Pe n r i Road ti o St Jo hn S ’s La ke R d t B o rr o w d ds R 9 d a le R d B 528 L a ke R d o lm e A52 Hea HOPE PARK ia Lakeland Pedlar q Moot Hall KESWICK tor nd h Am bles Biking from Keswick Eating out won’t be a disappointment, with traditional Lakeland pubs, restaurants serving international cuisine, and cafes. There’s also plenty to do, from museums and attractions, to arts, theatre and cinema, and many events and festivals throughout the year. All of the cycle rides in this guide start and finish around Keswick, a bustling market town in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The town nestles on the shores of Derwentwater, the Queen of Lakes, below the Skiddaw mountain range, making it a great base for exploring the area whilst offering a variety of shops and attractions and plenty of places to eat out. Getting there The nearest mainline train station is at Penrith connecting with bus service X4/X5. To check public transport information before you travel visit www.traveline.org.uk or call 0871 200 22 33. This guide will help you to discover some of the quieter, less frequented corners of this fascinating area and should appeal to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Keswick is also close to the M6, north of Kendal and south of Carlisle, so is easily accessed by road. e Rd Sta Vi c olm t t St dh nS nk h e bar in S t Ba Ti t n Ma S nR oa d Br 2 4 Rd ll Leisure Pool ide Road 71 Route grading DER WEN TWATER 1 Route 1 L a ke Roa d To Borrowdale Theatre The Skiddaw Loop starts at Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall 2 Route 2 Lonscale Fell & the Glenderaterra Valley starts at Leisure Pool car park 3 Route 3 The Borrowdale Bash starts at Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall 4 Route 4 Old Railway Line & Stone Circle starts at Leisure Pool car park 5 Route 5 Swinside Circuit starts at the Lakeland Pedlar Route grades are expressed by route length, plus degree of difficulty calculated as average height gain (metres) per kilometre - plus steep gradients. Distance (miles) Short: Medium: Long: up to 10 miles 10 – 25 miles over 25 miles Height Gain (m per km) Easy: Moderate: Hard: Challenge: up to 10m per km 10 – 15m per km 15 – 20m per km over 20m per km Following the routes Each route is highlighted on an Ordnance Survey map with arrows showing which way round to go and added directions to help with navigation. The ‘Key to maps/route descriptions’ explain the symbols on the maps and the abbreviations used. Where the route uses part of a National Cycle Network route, just follow the distinctive blue signs. The general rule is to keep to the road you’re on unless otherwise directed. Please note all distances are approximate. Accommodation and Tourist Information www.golakes.co.uk/stay shows a range of serviced and self catering Cycle Shops Good Cycling Code Keswick Mountain Bikes Shop: Otley Road, Keswick CA12 5LE Workshop: Southey Hill, Keswick CA12 5ND Obey the rules of the road • Always follow the Highway Code • Ride in single file to let vehicles overtake Tel: 017687 80586 or 75202 or 75752 Email: office@keswickbikes.co.uk www.keswickbikes.co.uk Be courteous • Don’t assume everyone can see or hear you • Give way to pedestrians, wheelchair users and horse riders • Ring your bell or call out (to horse riders) to alert of your approach • Acknowledge people who give way to you Care for the environment • Try to reach the start of your journey by bike or public transport • Follow the Countryside Code: Respect, Protect, Enjoy • Take any litter home • Cycle on roads, byways, bridleways and cycle paths, not public footpaths Look after yourself • Wear a properly fitting helmet and bright, weatherproof clothing • Be alert to potential hazards and take extra care • Carry enough food and water, and a map • Check tyres, brakes and gears often, and be able to deal with a puncture • Use lights in poor visibility • Don’t use any hand-held device while cycling Keswick Bikes + The Lakeland Pedlar The Lakeland Pedlar Wholefood Cafe & Bike Shop Hendersons Yard, Bell Close, Keswick CA12 5JD Why not start or finish your bike ride at The Lakeland Pedlar, one of Cumbria's better known cycling friendly eateries. Ideally located right in the heart of Keswick, the Pedlar houses a very popular wholefood café as well as a branch of Keswick Bikes Ltd. with a huge range of bikes, clothing & accessories. Whilst enjoying a meal or a snack in the café, make sure to look at the café's decorations which include pictures and cycling memorabilia from across the world. Anyone with a keen interest in cycling is bound to enjoy browsing the bike shop above the cafe for those essential items to improve or upgrade your riding kit. The café prides itself on it's high quality home cooked food, catering for all tastes, ideal for the hungry visitor. It makes the perfect starting and finishing point for day rides, walks and many other outdoor activities, and there is always expert advice on hand to help with suitable routes whatever your abilities. Tel: 017687 74492 or 017687 75752 Email: maggie@lakelandpedlar.co.uk www.lakelandpedlar.co.uk The café and the bike shop are family friendly, open all year, have free wi-fi and bike racks. Keswick Bikes’ staff are always ready to help with all cycling and mountain biking questions which include cycle hire & workshop facilities. Tel: 017687 78711 Email: whinlatter@cyclewise.co.uk www.cyclewise.co.uk Look at www.lake-district.gov.uk and www.imba.org.uk for codes specifically for enjoying off-road riding. PlanetFear Heads Road, Keswick, CA12 5EZ Tel: 017687 72244 www.planetfear.co.uk Whinlatter Bikes 82 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5DX Tel: 017687 73940 Cyclewise Whinlatter Forest Park, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TW adventurecapital Thank you for cycling! The bike is the most efficient and environmentally friendly form of transport invented. accommodation in the Keswick area. The tourist information centre is located in the Moot Hall in the Market Square (tel: 017687 72645). For full information on Keswick visit www.keswick.org Published by Cumbria Tourism in partnership with Keswick Tourism Association, The Forestry Commission, Keswick Mountain Bikes and Cumbria County Council Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to present routes where it is legal to cycle, individuals are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others. All information is provided in good faith by the publisher and producer, and was accurate at the time of publication. Sustrans, the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, coordinates the award-winning National Cycle Network, a comprehensive system of safe and attractive routes identified specifically for cyclists and walkers. For more information visit www.sustrans.org.uk © Cumbria Tourism, October 2011 All maps reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data. © Crown copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Licence number 0100031673 Designed & produced by Cooper Douglas Partnership. www.keswickbikes.co.uk Printed on 150gsm Revive Pure Recycled Silk (FSC certified and carbon neutral) Forestry Commission
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