Lake District & Northumberland Cycling Tours
Explore our North of England Cycling Holidays
Discover the history and heritage of the north of England, exploring iconic coastlines, wild moors and rugged fells. Ride into the Lake District and enjoy challenging, but rewarding climbs.
Tick off a few of the popular climbs UK cyclists love to test themselves on; bucket list climbs like Hardknott Pass, Wrynose Pass or Kirkstone Pass. If you’re feeling energetic why not give “The Struggle” a go?!
For an easier but no less enjoyable experience, ride right up to Hadrian’s Wall, visit the ancient castles of Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and Alnwick, pedal upon Roman roads and or put your wheels on the trails of Vikings in Northumberland.
Leading the way, our expert guides have the local knowledge to tailor each day’s routes to the group’s wants and needs. We know the best cycling routes and where to enjoy the best views. But perhaps most importantly, we know which pubs the locals recommend at the end of each ride.
Bike Northumberland on a Guided Adventure
Just three hours from London, let us show you the north of England at its finest.
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Extraordinary Local Guides
At Active England Tours, we’re all about unique, authentic adventure, curated and operated by extraordinary local guides.
Our guides are the heartbeat of our tours. With their local wisdom, can-do attitude and an eye for the unusual, our mission is to be perfect companions on your adventures around the UK.
Cotswold resident Dan, is one of our lead guides. Watch as he rides some of his favourite roads in the area.
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Prefer to go private?
Our private group tours are based on our tried and tested group departures with two key differences. They offer you the freedom to travel when you wish and with whoever you’d like to holiday with.
Whether you prefer to travel on your own, as a couple or with friends and family, choosing a private Northumberland or Lake District cycling tour will ensure your holiday suits you perfectly.
For the ultimate bespoke experience, choose a custom tour in the North of England Whether travelling on your own, as a couple or with friends and family, be as active as you like with curated routes to suit both beginners and more experienced cyclists.
You can also mix it up and add in some walks along the way. Electric bikes are also available on custom cycling tours.
Prefer to Walk the North?
If you’d prefer to get out on foot check out our walking tours of the North instead.
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The North FAQs
The Lake District is in the North West of England, with rugged mountains (fells), dramatic lakes (meres) and deep valleys formed by Ice Age glaciers. It contains England’s highest mountain, and deepest lake, and is both a National Park and a World Heritage Site, in recognition of its natural wild beauty and cultural significance, having inspired generations of poets, writers and artists.
Northumberland is a county in North East England, and lies on the England-Scotland border. It is home to one of the most picturesque and untouched stretches of coastline in the United Kingdom along with rolling hills and gentle mountains.
The best way to travel up North is by train, approximately a 4-hour direct journey from London Paddington to The Lake District (Penrith) and London to Northumberland (Newcastle Train Station).
All of our self-guided trips begin from the Lake District. We can also arrange pre and post accommodation at a range of different locations so you can arrive relaxed, refreshed and ready to start your tour. You can also fly into Manchester and transfer to the start of the tour from there.
Alternatively we can arrange a private transfer for you from London – the drive is approximately 5 hours.
The North of England is hillier than many of the other regions of England. However the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales have a variety of routes which makes the regions great biking country and suitable for those who are moderately fit and active. There are many hills, fells and moors but the incredible views from the top more than make up from the climbs! However, you will be able to miss out some of the steeper inclines – or add in some hillier rides for those looking to stretch their legs. There are routes for everyone and we can tailor your tour to your specific preferences.
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