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The Lakeland Loop Cycle Sportive is a challenging ride which starts from the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Great Langdale. The Loop is approximately 69 miles long and takes in some of the finest views of the Lake District and some of it’s most challenging climbs. The route includes Whinlatter Pass, Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass and if you’re hoping that the rest is flat, then you’re going to be disappointed. It’s one of the oldest events in the North West and remains a classic. If you’re thinking of the Fred Whitton then this will give you a taste and will serve as an ideal training ride! Make sure you have the right gears and join us for a day of climbing hills!

The Cycle Touring Festival is the place to come for anyone dreaming of an adventure by bike. Whether you’re planning a single night away, or want to head off for several months (or years), you’ll find a warm welcome in our community.

There are two aims of our events: inspiration and education. Talks, workshops, drop-in sessions, practical advice and story telling are all intended to equip you to get on the road.  It doesn’t matter if you’ve never changed a tyre before, or if you’re a professional frame builder – you’ll find a home in our tribe.

Cycle Touring Festival 2024 Friday 3 May – Sunday 5 May 2024 – John Ruskin School, Coniston

The Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge is one of the most popular sportives in the UK and is also famed as being particularly difficult. Dubbed ‘The Daddy of them all’ by Cycling Weekly, riders rank it alongside European events such as the Marmotte in terms of difficulty. The ride is a real challenge and everyone who completes it has a true sense of achievement.

The Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge is a charity event in honour of the late Fred Whitton who was a great advocate for cycle sport in Cumbria and North Lancashire. It is with respect to Fred and his ideals that the event remains just that, ‘a challenge’. 

The Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge consists of a 112 mile sportive around the Lake District, now a World Heritage Site. Starting at Grasmere and taking in climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott, Wrynose and Blea Tarn passes.

Often described as the friendliest and most beautiful UK marathon.

This wonderful and undulating road marathon takes place every year in May. It’s a 26.2 mile anti-clockwise circuit of Windermere through the villages of Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside, finishing at Brathay Hall with stunning views over England’s largest lake.

Over half the course is run on partially traffic-free roads or roads with a dedicated running lane. It has outstanding local support and, to top it all, you get to see the inspirational Brathay 10in10 runners completing their final marathon.

Join mountain guide Rob Green for an incredible adventure in the Great Langdale Valley in the heart of the Lake District.

Our Guided Mountain Days are perfect for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Get ready to explore the breathtaking scenery of the Great Langdale Valley, accompanied by your guide Rob Green who will share his knowledge of the dramatic landscape, provide coaching and ensure your safety along the way.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a beginner looking for an exciting outdoor experience, our Guided Mountain Days are perfect for anyone wanting to get outdoors. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories.

Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure and exploration in Great Langdale!

Join us for an incredible adventure on Scafell Pike, one of the National three peaks and the highest mountain in England.

Our Guided Mountain Days are perfect for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Get ready to explore breathtaking scenery, accompanied by your guide Rob Green who will share his knowledge of the dramatic landscape, provide coaching and ensure your safety along the way.

Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake District