Cycling in Buttermere
Overview
The Fred Whitton Challenge is a famous endurance event taking place in early May each year. It’s a 112 mile ride over all the principle mountain passes of Lakeland. The ‘Four Seasons Fred Whitton Bike Tour’ is a fantastic opportunity for individuals, groups and clubs to complete this challenging event over one or more days. Buttermere is an ideal location to break the tour with a well deserved overnight stop.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Climbing in Buttermere
There are fantastic multi pitch climbs on the quick drying Grey Crag to suit all abilities.
Watersports in Buttermere
The cream of Lake District wild swimming is to be found in the Buttermere valley in the crystal clear waters of the Buttermere and Crummock waters and local tarns.
Ennerdale Lake and Valley
Ennerdale Lake and Valley The Ennerdale Valley is a remote, wild valley with magnificent scenery with a wide range of walking and cycling routes. Visit the website &nb
Wild Ennerdale Valley project
Visit this secluded valley to experience a sense of wildness, increasingly rare in this busy urban world we live in. Visit the website
Cycling in Ennerdale
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it’s hill or valley you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
Mountain biking in Ennerdale
Situated alongside moderately graded forest roads, the hostel also has easy access to the lanes and B roads of West Cumbria.
Mountain biking in Black Sail
Travel light and bike up to YHA Black Sail before conquering two of the toughest lakeland passes - Scarth Gap and Black Sail Pass.
Cycling in Black Sail
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it’s hill or valley you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
Climbing in Black Sail
Don't miss the classic scramble up Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock.
Climbing in Ennerdale
Don't miss the classic scramble up Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock.
Walking and Rambling around Black Sail Pass
Walking & Rambling Try the high level traverse under Pillar Rock up to the summit of Pillar and along the ridge to Black Sail pass with spectacular views of Scafell and Grea
Honister Slate Mine
For underground tours and the popular Via Ferrata. Edge along ladders and bridges to reach a summit viewpoint over Buttermere. Visit the website
Whinlatter Forest
The Altura Trail which puts altitude into mountain biking or there's a Go Ape! with it's high wire forest adventure course.
Climbing in Wasdale
Follow in the footsteps of the Abraham brothers and climb to the top of Napes Needle - a classic hard/severe climb with stunning mountainside views straight down to Wasdale.
Walking and Rambling near Hawse End Bunkhouse
Climb one of the hills right next to the bunkhouse to make the most of the beautiful landscape and see the world from a different perspective.
Mountain biking in Hawse End
Experience the thrill of two wheels. See the world from a different angle, get the excitement of speed and learn how to handle your bike on the rough stuff while staying in control