Cumbria lends itself to a great day out on bicycles. The variety of landscape and the miles of empty track mean everyone can find the right level and the right place – all within easy reach of Warwick Hall.
Tricycles and training wheels
Equipment. We have a good selection of bicycles for little people which we’re happy to loan. ( See liability disclaimer below)
Where? Our huge flat driveway has started a lot of little children on their way.Obviously, there might be the occasional car coming to the house, but it’s a very private road. It’s been a wonderful resource for our own grandchildren which we’re happy to share. You decide once you get here if it works for you and your family.
Equipment: We have a few big bikes which we’re happy to loan for use on our property only.
Two wheelers
Where: Our farm roads are suitable for mountain bikes and are good fun for riders strong enough to go off a tarmac road. It’s great practice for a new mountain bike rider - without leaving home.
Mountain bikes
Equipment: Bikes can be rented locally. See details below. Look into it before you arrive to avoid disappointment.
Where: Cycle maps and local bike suppliers will give you all sorts of
wonderful ideas – many of which start minutes away. A few suggestions:
- The Coast to Coast Cycle Way
- The Pennines - our local hills.
- Keilder Forest – 15 miles from here. Endless empty roads up on the Scottish border.
- Take the train from Armathwaite (6 miles) up to the top of the Pennines and the Ribble Valley Viaduct. Fabulous scenery! Then bicycle 40 miles back home – it’s all downhill!
- Lake District – seriously challenging hills! Not for the weak kneed…
 Pedalpushers: A great resource!
Mountain bikes; child seats; helmets etc; route maps; delivery;
Tel: 016977 42 387 –
Brampton
Palace Cycles: Excellent big league bike shop. Full service,
including rentals.
Address:
122 Botchergate
Carlisle
Tel: 01228 523 142
Fax: 01228 531 96
N.B. We accept no liability for any damage or accident or problem with equipment loaned to guests or use of our private roads for any reason. All use of equipment and roads is entirely at a guest’s risk.
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