Cockermouth
Cycle Town

Cockermouth is a historical, cycle-friendly market town situated on the edge of the Lake District. Located in West Cumbria, Cockermouth has plenty of picturesque cycling routes to discover, each offering breathtaking views amongst its mountainside and coastal links.

Cockermouth cycle routes

With several traffic-free routes starting from the town centre, the cycle path is suitable for all abilities and is perfect for the entire family to enjoy together.

Join Cockermouth’s cycling routes via the now disused railway. With a 72 mile cycling network to explore, there are accessible links from the mile long Greenway stretching out to take you as far as Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Ennerdale, and even the Solway Coast. From five miles to tours over 30 miles, you can plan your cycling holiday in the Lake District based on how challenging a ride you’d like to take, whether that’s going off-road or sticking to the path via the signed National Cycling routes.

Accommodation in Cockermouth with bike storage

Cockermouth town is set up to accommodate avid cyclists eager to explore the whole of west Cumbria and also those interested in taking it up as a hobby. If you’re thinking of staying local to access the vast range of cycling routes in the Lake District, there are a number of pleasant hotels and accommodation set up with bike storage so you don’t have to worry about your equipment going astray. Or, if you’d prefer to keep your luggage light, you can rent bikes when you arrive where a number of road and electric bikes are available (plus charging points).

Cycle-friendly amenities

If you fancy stopping off during your ride, throughout the west Cumbrian town are an array of cyclist-friendly cafés and secure bike racks so you can safely leave your wheels while having a coffee, grabbing lunch, or browsing the local independent shops. Cockermouth comprises many proud business owners, each selling products ranging from interiors, fashion, gifts, plants and flowers, to butchers selling local Cumbrian produce – you’ll soon realise the area deserves more than just one visit to see it all.

And should your bike need a little maintenance, simply pop into Cyclewise in Cockermouth’s town centre where you’ll be greeted by their friendly team, happy to get you back on the road again.