E-Bike the Lake District Cycling holiday
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Overview
Enjoy some of the most breathtaking locations in the Lake District at your own pace, staying in our carefully chosen accommodation with the option of our standard (3-star hotels, guest houses and traditional pubs) or up-grade (4-star hotels and Inns). The tour provides a lovely blend of beautiful Lake District scenery, historic sites, comfy hotels, great food and cycling iconic mountain passes on comfortable E-Bikes. We have carefully chosen lovely hotels or guest houses near Windermere, Coniston, Keswick and on the shores of Ullswater. They provide the flexible combination of relaxing and exploring the local history and culture, along with enjoying our unique and spectacular cycling routes.
The average daily cycling distances are 30 miles, with options of reducing or increasing the mileage on most days. The routes are carefully designed to follow the quieter country lanes or cycle tracks along scenic valleys and over breathtaking fells and mountain passes. Guests will receive detailed route maps on a phone navigation App and pre-loaded on a cycling navigation computer. There will be a detailed route briefing, along with luggage transfer, mechanical back-up and general support for the duration of the tour.
With our comfortable electric bikes, this tour is suitable for all levels of fitness provided you are a confident rider. With the relaxed pace, there is ample time to visit our historical sites, other attractions, hike on the fells and have leisurely lunch breaks.
The tour starts and finishes at a hotel in the South Lakes, near Windermere.
Itinerary
Day 1: Settle in for the first night in a comfortable hotel near Windermere with a delicious supper, overlooking gardens and picturesque Lakeland fells.
Day 2: Cycle through South Lakeland, crossing Lake Windermere on the cable ferry, along the lake shore to the National Trust property Wray Castle, and on to the pretty market village of Hawkshead. A small detour will also provide the option of passing Hill Top, the house where Beatrix Potter was inspired when writing the Tales of Peter Rabbit. The afternoon route takes you to the historic slate mining village of Coniston for a 2-night stay in our handpicked hotel. There is the option of an afternoon cycle around the peaceful shores of Coniston Water.
Day 3: A circular day’s ride through some of the most tranquil and scenic sections of the tour. Starting the day with a leisurely ride along the old trading route south of Coniston, you then cycle over Dunnerdale Fells and along the beautiful Duddon Valley. The route then goes over the stunning Wrynose Pass, descends into the spectacular Langdale Valleys and back to Coniston along quiet country lanes and gravel cycle tracks. A shorter route, exploring the beautiful lower fells south of Coniston can be provided.
Day 4: Time to move on to the northern region of the Lake District. Today’s route is a blend of beautiful countryside which inspired the poet William Wordworth and takes you along the shores of Rydal Water and Grasmere. There is the option of spending time in some of the National Park’s famous villages such as Ambleside and Grasmere. After passing Thirlmere reservoir, leaving Helvellyn mountain range to your east, you arrive at our accommodation, near the market town of Keswick, for a 2-night stay.
Day 5: A circular ride with a choice of lengths, taking in some of the most breath-taking scenery of the northern Lake District. Route options include taking you along the beautiful shores of Crummock Water and Buttermere Lake, returning over Honister Pass and along the western shores of Derwantwater, or via the spectacular scenery over Newlands Pass with a well-deserved rest at Moss Force Waterfall.
Day 6: Today you leave Keswick for your next accommodation on the shores of Ullswater. You first experience the amazing beauty of the least visited and spectacular landscape of the North Lakes. The route takes you around Skiddaw and Blencathra mountain range, taking in incredible scenery along lovely quiet fell lanes (cycling paradise), then through the craggy outcrops on Matterdale Common. The route then descends to Ullswater and the village of Glenridding, which is one of the most beautiful spots in the Lake District.
Day 7: Leaving Ullswater, you ride over the famous Kirkstone Pass, where the views of Lake Windermere and beyond are spectacular, followed by a descent to the idyllic village of Troutbeck. Then enjoy the country lanes back to your hotel and tour start point, with the option of spending time in the town of Windermere or Bowness-on-Windermere.
Day 8: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departure.
Route Summary Map
6 Days Cycling (routes can be adjusted on a daily basis).
The Details
2027 Prices:
From £1,195 per person (shared twin / double rooms)
Start dates for 2027:
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4th May
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18th May
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8th June
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22nd June
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6th July
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17th July
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7th September
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21st September
OR check availablity of an alternative start date of your choice (recommended start days are Saturdays or Tuesdays)
What is Included:
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7 nights accommodation with breakfast
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6 days Hybrid E-Bike Rental with accessories
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Detailed daily route maps
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Daily luggage transfer
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Van and mechanic support
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Choose your own start date
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Helmets are provided (if you do not bring your own)
What is Not Included:
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Lunches and evening meals
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Trains, bus and airport transfers (if required - can be organised by E-Bike Safaris)
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Café / pub stops
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Bar bills, telephone calls, souvenirs etc
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Fees to enter local attractions and other optional activities
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Ferry crossings
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Additional days bike hire
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Additional nights’ accommodation
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Travel insurance
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Sundries
Bike Options:
The tour price quoted above includes the rental of a Touring Hybrid E-Bike.
If you would like to bring your own bike, please do contact Phil on info@ebikesafaris.com for a revised quotation.
To Make a Booking
Please complete the Booking Form or contact Phil directly on +44 7930 869351 or email info@ebikesafaris.com
E-Bike the Lake District Holiday Reviews:
"Once in a lifetime E-biking tour: Biking in the Lake District has been the highlight of my year in 2026. Thanks to Phil’s itinerary and our trusty Garmen to navigate we saw many beautiful places off the main roads. Highly recommend Phil and e-bike safaris for your next adventure." J.K. September 2026
"Phil made our 7 day e-bike adventure in the Lake District seamless and exhilarating with awesome places to see and comfy hotels to stay in. The tour was well above expectations and Phil’s careful briefing and on-line support during each day made us feel safe and cared about." J.K September 2026
"If I could give Phil and ebike safaris 10 stars, I would, as I can't recommend them enough. Phil is incredibly accommodating, he has thought of every detail, and went above and beyond for us. When he describes his tours as supported, he means it. Not only does he plan jaw droppingly beautiful routes, and finds really lovely places to stay, his restaurant and site seeing stops are spot on. And of course, he does all of the other things that an excellent supported tour does: all of the equipment you need (including rain gear, locks, paniers, Garmin, etc), available for guidance, a pre- tour orientation and over view. In addition to all of this, Phil just goes above and beyond. He checked the weather every day and was in touch with alternate plans if it was raining too much, including picking us up mid ride because the weather had gotten too bad. In our last day he even helped us find and get to healthcare when one of us fell sick in the last day. Just because he is a good person." N.S June 2026
"We had a fantastic trip with E-bike Safaris! We did the “e-bike the Lake District” route in late April. The weather was perfect for riding-partly sunny and just the right temperature. It didn’t rain until we completed the route and were at our final destination-thank you Phil ;) Phil provided excellent routes and accommodations, as well as support when we needed it. The routes were well described and easy to follow. Each route was well planned with multiple possible stops for snacks, meals, beverages and sightseeing. The scenery was incredible and varied! Phil also provided shorter route options if we wanted to take it easy on any particular day. The accommodations were very comfortable and welcoming. All were within easy walks to amenities and/or had restaurants/pubs on site. All provided breakfast. We especially liked the Appletree Guest House in Keswick-beautiful house, excellent host and breakfast, as well as being close to town. This was my second trip on an e-bike and, while the bike was heavier than my non-e-bike, it was powerful enough to handle the steepest hills along the trip easily. The bikes were in excellent condition and Phil took the time to fit the bikes to each of us. We’d happily take another trip with Phil and E-bike safaris again!" R.T Mat 2026
"We really enjoyed riding around the back roads up hills and down dales, along the lakes and through small villages and hamlets, Phil was excellent in preparing the route and providing equipment along with explanations of how to operate everything, also the accommodation was the perfect distance each day and very suitable, we would definitely recommend E-Bike Safaris Ltd for anyone wanting a well organized and fun experience." K.W. July 2025