Lake District cycling tour, short break

Planet

Carbon Reduction: The South Lakes cycle tour is an eco-friendly as well as a leisurely and enjoyable holiday choice, due to the reduction of harmful emissions produced through cycling compared to other modes of transport. In addition, with the range of railway links and option of local transfers, you are also able to travel to the Lake District by train from the UK and Europe, enabling you to leave the car at home, further reduce CO2 emissions. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Lake District accommodation providers are committed to sustainable actions through initiatives such as installation of solar panels and heat pumps. Restaurants and cafes we recommend also take pride in using locally grown fresh food, such as seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs.

Environment and Wildlife: By choosing a cycle holiday, you are helping to reduce the pressure for further large road infrastructure projects within the protected Lake District National Park. Such construction projects are harmful for the range of animals and plants in the park, so by choosing cycling as your preferred form of transport you will help to protect and regenerate the local biodiversity. Consequently, as government authorities and local communities design future developments plans, they will be more able and empowered to design cycle and other eco-friendly options and further protect and regenerate animal and plant life.

People

Local Economy: The South Lakes cycle tour route takes you through rural villages and via many places of historic interest as well as a range of other attractions. You will have the opportunity to support a range of local enterprises including cafes and leisure activities, on and around Lake Windermere. Also, as you cycle along the country lanes, through Lakeland villages and hamlets, you could test the excellent hospitality and cuisine in the traditional country pubs and visit traditional craft centres.

Employment, Inclusivity and Diversity: Through joining this cycle tour you will be supporting the employment opportunities for local people in the South Lakeland region of the National Park. As well as all the staff needed for the accommodation provision, the local attractions, cafes and traditional pubs provided needed employment in this rural area. Also, as more people experience eBike riding in the area, this acts as a catalyst for more people with a range of fitness and cycling experience to take advantage of the opportunities new eBike technology is providing us. The tour also supports the charity Wheels for All, which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people with limited mobility, vision, hearing or cognitive issues the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis.