District 16: A Lake District Bike Packing Odyssey (2025)

A Lake District bikepacking odyssey starting and finishing from the home of Kirkby Lonsdale brewery at The Royal Barn in the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale. The route is designed to be tough 620km with over 18,500m of ascent, all whilst show casing the beauty of the English Lake District, expect flowing singletrack, hike a bike, spectacular scenery, technical trails, long climbs, big mountain exposure, all whilst taking you to the 16 main lakes, meres and waters. On your return you will get a tour of the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks before a final summit of Bull-pot with a final descent down to the finish where a well earned beer will be waiting for you.