PLEASE NOTE - We cannot guarantee the ferry will be operating, it is a public service that can be affected by weather or mechanical issues. In the event of it not operating we do have alternative routes on the eastern shoreline, and we can direct you to the western shoreline via the roads to Ambleside.
This is a selection of our most popular cycle routes. We are unable to provide printed copies for free, but you may download them below to print yourself ahead of arrival.
A professionally printed and waypointed 10 route map can be purchased in store.
All cycle routes are accessible from both of our bike hire venues
Windermere Canoe & Kayak in Bowness & Total Adventure Bike Hire in Windermere
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NAVIGATE BY APP
On the day we can provide more route options in store, which can be followed on your device using a third-party app called BikeGPX.
The app is free to download and use, and our routes are free to add to the app.
If you wish to pay for the premium version (£4.99 one-off charge) then you can get step-by-step route info plus a couple of other upgrades.
When you are done riding for the day you can export your ride as a GPX file or direct to Strava.
The Wray Castle Cycle Trail
Start Point - Ferry Nab, Bowness Distance - 9.5 miles Bike type - Any + Tag-a-longs, Trailers and Child-seats Suits - All rider abilities Terrain - Tarmac and gentle cycle paths
The Beatrix Potter Cycle Trail
Start Point - Ferry Nab, Bowness Distance - 12.5 miles Bike type - Any + Tag-a-longs, Trailers and Child-seats Suits - All rider abilities Terrain - Tarmac and gentle cycle paths
MTB Trail Wray Castle & Hilltop via Claife Heights
Start Point - Ferry Nab, Bowness Distance - 11 miles Bike type - MTBs only Suits - All confident riders Terrain - Tarmac, cycle paths & bridleways. Rocky in places.
MTB Trail Claife Heights via Jenkins Crag & Wray Castle
Start Point - Total Adventure, Windermere Distance - 21 miles Bike type - Premium and Full Suspension MTB Suits - Intermediate - experienced riders Terrain - Tarmac, gravel trails & extreme downhill tracks
