Cycling Biking Keswick the Lake District routes

Mountain Biking

Cycling has become one of the biggest adventure sports in the country - and Keswick the Lake District provides it all - from off-road to great endurance rides.

Cycle Routes

Click here to try these free downloadable cycle routes.

Whinlatter Forest

Whinlatter Forest, just above Braithwaite, is on Keswick's doorstep and has excellent mountain bike trails.

Keswick to Threlkeld Route

Cycle from Keswick to Threlkeld on this traffic free cycling and walking path. Click here for more information.

Cycle Hire and Repair Keswick

These are located in Whinlatter Forest.

Cyclewise Whinlatter

Cycle Friendly accommodation

We have bike-friendly accommodation. Look out for the Cyclists welcome logo on our accommodation pages.

Festivals and Sporting Events

Cycling often features in local sporting events and festivals. Find out more here.

Family Friendly Cycling

Cycle from Keswick to Threlkeld and back on the railway path providing traffic free cycling for families. Why not end your cycle ride in Fitz Park where there is a fantastic playground and BMX track. Fitz Park is also a great place to learn to ride a bike with a path running all the way around the perimeter.