LAKE DISTRICT 2027
Ride the Lake District with NLCC
4 Days. Epic Climbs. Woodland Lodges.
Ride Britain’s most iconic roads, stay together in spacious woodland lodges and enjoy four unforgettable days of cycling, great food and even better company
Where We Ride
⛰️ Hardknott Pass & Wrynose Pass
🌊 Ullswater lakeside roads
🏔️ Kirkstone Pass & The Struggle
☕ Traditional Lakeland café stops
🌲 Quiet woodland & country lanes
📸 Breathtaking mountain viewpoints
Why Travel with NLCC?
At NLCC, no one gets left behind. With ride groups for every ability, experienced Ride Captains, planned café stops and a welcoming community, we work hard on the bike, then relax, laugh and celebrate together long after the ride ends.
Whinfell Forest
Stay at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, one of the UK’s leading holiday villages, surrounded by stunning woodland and just moments from some of Britain’s most iconic cycling roads.
📍 Whinfell Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DW
Your Woodland Lodge
Every group will stay in a 3 Bed Woodland Lodge, Detached, Two-Storey, sleeping up to 6 guests.
Accommodation Highlights
Choose Your Room
👥 Share
Share a twin bedroom with one other rider. You’ll have your own single bed and share the lounge, kitchen, dining area and bathrooms with the other guests staying in your lodge.
👤 Single Occupancy
Enjoy your own private double bedroom whilst sharing the lounge, kitchen, dining area and bathrooms with the other guests staying in your lodge.
❤️ Couple
Perfect for couples travelling together. Share a private double bedroom whilst sharing the lounge, kitchen, dining area and bathrooms with the other guests staying in your lodge.
Every lodge has one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms. Only the bedroom occupancy changes between packages. All communal areas are shared with your fellow NLCC members.
Travel Together
Leave the driving to us.
🚌 Return coach from London St Pancras
🚲 Dedicated enclosed bike trailer
☕ Comfort stop on each journey
💷 Coach travel available for £150 per person
Simply meet us in Central London, load your bike and relax while we take care of the journey.
Everything you need for an unforgettable weekend
What’s Included
We’ve taken care of the planning, so all you need to do is enjoy the ride.
🏡 Woodland Lodge Accommodation
🚴 Experienced Ride Captains
🍽️ Dinner/Drinks (Sat & Sun)
☕ Planned Café Stops
🚌 Return Coach with bike trailer Available (additional cost £150pp)
❤️ Full NLCC Support
ℹ️ Good to Know
🚴 Ride Groups
Every rider is allocated to the most suitable group by the NLCC team to ensure safe, enjoyable and well-balanced rides.
- G1/2 – Strong, steady pace for confident riders enjoying iconic roads.
- G3 – Social and steady with regular café stops and regroup points.
- G4 – Relaxed and supportive, ideal for riders wanting a more comfortable pace.
Led by experienced Ride Captains with planned café stops and regroup points.
❌ What’s Not Included
- Breakfast/ Lunche and café stops
- Travel insurance
- Personal cycling equipment
- Personal spending and optional activities
Friday 3 September 2027 | Arrival Day 1
🚌 Coach departs London St Pancras at 6:00am
☕ Comfort stop en route
🏡 Arrive at Center Parcs & check in
🚴 Mandatory bike check ride to ensure your bike is roadworthy after transport
🍽️ Welcome dinner (payable by attendees)
🍻 Evening social
Saturday 4 September 2027 | Ride Day 2
🍳 Breakfast at your lodge
🚴 Guided rides with your allocated group
☕ Planned café stop
📸 Group photos
🍽️ Dinner included
🥤 Drinks included
🎉 Evening entertainment
Sunday 5 September 2027 | Ride Day 3
🍳 Breakfast at your lodge
🚴 Guided rides with your allocated group
☕ Planned café stop
📸 Group photos
🍽️ Dinner included
🥤 Drinks included
🎉 Final evening entertainment
Monday 6 September 2027 | Departure Day
🍳 Breakfast & lodge checkout
🚶 Guided group walk
📸 Final group photo
🚌 Coach departs Center Parcs at 11:00am
🏠 Return to London St Pancras
Ride Groups
- G1/2 – Strong, steady pace for confident riders enjoying iconic roads.
- G3 – Social and steady with regular café stops and regroup points.
- G4 – Relaxed and supportive, ideal for riders wanting a more comfortable pace.
Final routes and daily arrangements may change due to weather, road conditions or group needs.
Before You Travel
🚴 Bring a roadworthy bike in good working order
⛑️ A cycling helmet is mandatory on all rides
👥 Ride groups are allocated by the organisers
🪪 Carry photo ID and any personal medication
📱 Join the trip WhatsApp group for final updates
What to Pack
- 👕 Cycling jerseys and bib shorts
- 🧥 Lightweight jacket or gilet
- 🦺 Arm and leg warmers
- 🪖 Helmet
- 🧤 Cycling gloves
- 👟 Cycling shoes and pedals
- 🕶️ Sunglasses
- 🧴 Sun cream
- 🧃 Bottles and ride nutrition
- 🔧 Small personal spares
- 👗 Casual evening clothes
- 🏊 Swimwear
- 💊 Personal medication (if applicable)
- 3 August 2026
