01 / THE BIKE RANGE
What would you like to ride?
Electric Hybrid / Trekking Bikes
BOTH VENUES
Lanes and gentler trails
- Explore lanes and gentler trails.
- Electric assistance helps on the hills.
Where to hire
- Windermere - Total Adventure Bikes
- Bowness - Windermere Canoe Kayak
Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bikes
WINDERMERE
For more technical MTB trails
- Front and rear suspension for more technical MTB riding.
- Electric assistance for the climbs; choose terrain that matches your skills.
Hardtail Electric Mountain Bikes
WINDERMERE
For gentle to intermediate MTB terrain
- Front suspension for gentle to intermediate MTB riding.
- Electric assistance helps with the climbs.
Premium Hardtail Mountain Bikes
WINDERMERE
Off-road trails under your own power
- Pedal under your own power on off-road trails.
- Ask us which routes suit your experience.
Gravel Bikes
WINDERMERE
A mix of lanes and tracks
- Combine tarmac with easier gravel and off-road tracks.
- Choose a Mountain Bike for technical terrain.
Standard Mountain Bikes
BOWNESS
Recreational riding and easier trails
- Enjoy varied recreational riding and suitable off-road routes.
- Not intended for the roughest Lake District trails.
Child Trailer, Tag-a-long & Child Seat
BOWNESS
Family adventures together
- Child Seat: aged 1+; maximum 20kg.
- Child Trailer: aged 18 months+; maximum 40kg combined and 102cm child height.
- Tag-a-long: recommended ages 4–9; typical child height 120–137cm.
Read the child-fit and bike requirements below before booking. These accessories need specific hire bikes.
Child Seat - fit & safety
Padded Thule RideAlong rear seat with a childproof three-point harness and reclining mechanism.
- Aged 1+ and no more than 20kg.
- Your child must be able to sit unsupported while wearing a helmet, including when jostled over uneven ground.
- A child’s helmet is included and must be worn.
- Fits compatible Standard Mountain Bikes only; cannot be combined with a Tag-a-long.
Child Trailer - fit & safety
Seats one or two children, with five-point harnesses, ventilation and weather protection.
- Aged 18 months+; maximum 40kg for one child or two combined.
- Maximum child height: 102cm.
- Your child must be happy riding separately from you and with some bouncing on uneven surfaces.
- Helmets are included and must be worn inside the trailer.
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Book one of our designated trailer-ready MTBs with the trailer. The hire cannot go ahead without the correct bike.
- Cannot attach to Electric Bikes, our regular Standard MTBs or your own bike; the coupling is not transferable.
Tag-a-long - fit & safety
For younger riders who want to join in before riding their own bike independently.
- Recommended ages 4–9; typical height 120–137cm.
- Minimum inside leg: 52cm to pedal, or 40cm to coast with feet resting on the pedals.
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The towing adult must be at least 5ft 7in tall and ride one of our compatible Medium/Large or XL Standard Adult MTBs.
- Does not fit XS or Small bikes, or a bike fitted with a Child Seat.
- Cannot attach to Electric Bikes or your own bike; the coupling is not transferable.
Youth & Children’s Mountain Bikes
BOTH VENUES
Adventures for younger riders
- Choose a suitable size for your young rider.
- Plan a route for their confidence and stamina.
Where to hire
- Windermere - Total Adventure Bikes
- Bowness - Windermere Canoe Kayak
Included with your hire
A helmet, café lock and puncture pack, plus a safety briefing and route advice. Helmets must be worn; you may bring your own.
Photos illustrate bike types. Models, sizes, prices and date availability are shown in the booking system.
Ready to choose your bikes?
The booking system shows current prices and availability. Select the venue that offers your bike type; collect and return there.
02 / AT A GLANCE
Which venue has your bike?
| Bikes & accessories |
Windermere |
Bowness |
| Electric Hybrid / Trekking Bikes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bikes |
Yes |
No |
| Hardtail Electric Mountain Bikes |
Yes |
No |
| Premium Hardtail Mountain Bikes |
Yes |
No |
| Gravel Bikes |
Yes |
No |
| Standard Mountain Bikes |
No |
Yes |
| Youth & Children’s Mountain Bikes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Trailers |
No |
Yes |
| Tag-a-long |
No |
Yes |
| Child Seats |
No |
Yes |
Bowness only. Trailers need a designated trailer-ready MTB; Tag-a-long and Child Seats need compatible Standard Mountain Bikes. Check the child-fit and bike requirements above. Sizes and availability for your dates are shown in online booking.