Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from The Fairways.
Penrith Town Centre can be accessed in just 10 minutes, where you can take advantage of all the town has to offer, including retail and food outlets, supermarkets, schools, Penrith train station and healthcare facilities.
If you’re after a more leisurely ride, there are plenty of trails and spaces that you can take advantage of close by. The Active Cumbria website includes details of lots of designated cycle routes in the area, helping you planning your route based on your ability and how far you want to travel.
To head towards the lake District, the National Cycle Route 7 runs through Penrith via Drovers Lane and can be joined with ease. The trail provides a signposted route towards Keswich and Whitehaven, with local cafes, pubs and restaurants along the way. If you find yourself in Keswich, Whinlatter Bikes is a must see stop, offering local routes around the area, bike services and rental.
For more information on cycling locally visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
The Travel Active Journey Planner also allows you to plan your journey from A to B. Simply enter your start and finish points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefits to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to start with your cycle commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.