Lake District

Lake District
Author: Goldeneye Map-Guides (Firm)
Publisher: Goldeneye Maps
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2006
Genre: All terrain cycling
ISBN: 9781859651926

Features maps that are specifically designed and researched by mountain bikers, for the dedicated off-roader, and these routes follow Public Rights of Way.

Lake District Mountain Biking

Lake District Mountain Biking
Author: Richard Staton
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Lake District (England)
ISBN: 9781906148232

This guide features 26 mountain bike rides in the Lake District, between 12km and 60km in length, suitable for various levels of mountain bikers. The book features industry-standard Ordnance Survey mapping, and is illustrated with action photography. It helps you to explore rides around Walna Scar, High Street and Borrowdale.

Mountain Biking in the Lake District

Mountain Biking in the Lake District
Author: Ian Boydon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2024-03-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1849657084

A guidebook of 24 short, medium, long and full-day mountain bike routes in the Lake District. The Lakes offer some of the best MTB riding in the UK. The graded circular rides are arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the far north-west and Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley. The Lake District has plentiful and varied trails, and the routes described in this guide offer spectacular views of the famous lakes and great memories time and time again. Choose a route by grade, percentage off-road, length or time at a glance. All routes have clear directions and tips on what to look out for on the way with numbers linking text, OS map extracts and profiles together to show you quickly where you are and where to go next.

Cotswolds Mountain Biking - 20 Classic Rides

Cotswolds Mountain Biking - 20 Classic Rides
Author: Tom Fenton
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Cotswold Hills (England)
ISBN: 9781906148140

This book features 20 classic rides between 14km and 77km in length, suitable for mountain bikers of all abilities - many of which are within easy reach of major towns and cities, including Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Gloucester, Oxford, Banbury, Swindon, Cheltenham and Bristol.

North York Moors Mountain Biking

North York Moors Mountain Biking
Author: Tony Harker
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781906148089

Features 21 routes in the North York Moors National Park, between 14km and 77km in length, suitable for various levels of mountain bikers. This books also features information about the purpose-built mountain biking trail centres at Dalby Forest and Guisborough. It describes various routes with easy-to-follow directions and details of distance.

Bikepacking

Bikepacking
Author: Laurence McJannet
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-05-16
Genre: Bicycle trails
ISBN: 9781910636084

Bikepacking takes you on an off-road adventure, cycling and wild camping some of Britain s most beautiful hidden trails and ancient trackways. Laurence McJannet sets off to find the 30 finest multi-day rides our island has to offer. From easy city-escapes with the family to epic trails in the Scottish Highlands, this ultimate adventure guide is filled with inspiring stories and packed with tips on kit, planning, camping and route-finding. All routes can be reached by train and are accompanied by downloadable maps and GPX files. In this ultimate guide to bikepacking the most beautiful trails of britain you will find the very best: Epic wilderness rides - With careful planning, and basic gear, you ll be surprised how far into the wild a mountain bike can take you and the distance you can cover Family rides - Careful selection of trail and ride length means children can have an absolute blast, and they ll be planning their next adventure before you have even finished Technical trails - Testing your nerves and handling skills: these trails beg to be tackled at full speed and provide an exciting challenge on the longer rides Coastal trails - There s nothing like the ocean and a beach to transform your journey and to provide a wonderful place to camp and build your fire Hills and mountains - Although it s tempting to steer a laden bike away from the steeper slopes, it s here you will find the most memorable experiences, the greatest descents and the headiest views Winter rides - Don t pack up your bikes for the winter; with some sensible additions to your kit bag there s every reason to carry on bikepacking right through the year

Arthur Ransome's Lake District

Arthur Ransome's Lake District
Author: Jon Sparks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2007
Genre: Lake District (England)
ISBN: 9781841145990

Award winning writer and photographer Jon Sparks has produced an in-depth guide to the Lake District landscapes, which in many places has changed remarkably little since Arthur Ransome's time.

Mountain Biking on the South Downs

Mountain Biking on the South Downs
Author: Peter Edwards
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2012-11-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 184965753X

The South Downs is a mountain biker's paradise. Thousands of kilometres of well-maintained byways and bridleways can be combined to create seemingly inexhaustible route combinations. The 26 routes in this book are graded (blue, red and black) for a range of abilities, and grouped into 6 sections: The South Downs Way National Trail (the whole route described in 3 stages) and routes around Winchester, Chichester and Petersfield, Arundel and Worthing, Brighton and Lewes and Eastbourne. They range from 14km to 57km in length and up to 95% off road, providing plenty of challenge for any mountain biker. Many tracks traverse well-drained chalk downland, providing superlative off-road conditions for much of the year. All routes are clearly illustrated on OS maps with numbered stages linking the route descriptions to maps. Extensive information is also included on facilities and services, including bike shops and mechanics, cafes, pubs and food shops, accommodation and transport links and tips on bike gear and preparation.

Mountain Biking in the Yorkshire Dales

Mountain Biking in the Yorkshire Dales
Author: Ian Boydon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-05-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1849656282

A guidebook of 30 short, medium, long and full-day mountain bike routes across the Yorkshire Dales. The graded circular rides visit all the major dales and include loops around two of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks - Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. Routes are graded for difficulty and this guidebook gives all the necessary background information. Choose a route by grade, percentage off-road, length or time at a glance. Old Roman roads and other ancient byways once used for lead mining and livestock droving are now perfect terrain for mountain bikes. Fast-rolling lanes can be combined with rocky drops down steep gullies and sinuous tracks meandering high over deserted moorland. Mountain bikers of all abilities will find their own challenges here and some surprises for novices and experienced riders alike.