Cycling Collection by Amy
Bay Cycle Way – The perfect ride for first-time adventurers
7 routes
09:51
153km
1,350m
This Collection presents the spectacular 95 mile (153 km) route from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria to Glasson Dock in Lancashire. Each stage varies in length from 8.7 miles (14.1 km) to 19.7 miles (31.7 km) with no more than 885 feet (270 m) elevation gain in one day, making it the perfect choice for your first bike tour or a trip with the whole family.
As this route is ideal for novice riders, I’ve broken it down into seven easy stages. However, if you are a more seasoned tourer, you could easily complete the route in one weekend. Just don’t forget to leave enough time to visit the sights.
You will ride mostly on quiet lanes, minor roads, and cycle paths. However, traffic can sometimes be busier than you would expect for a National Cycle route so you should be fairly confident on roads. Don't worry though, as you can usually hop onto the pavement and push for short, busier stretches.
The nature around Morecambe Bay is spectacular and varied as you alternate from maritime scenes to leafy countryside. Narrow lanes twist through ancient farmland and marshy nature reserves, along gushing rivers, and to the edges of the Lake District National Park. You are bound to lose yourself in the incredible nature around every corner.
The route has a good road surface and little mud, so any bike is a suitable steed for this adventure, even your city bike. It is also e-bike friendly, with charging points located around the bay.
As you ride, a coffee and slice of cake are never far away. Foodies will be in heaven here – ice cream shops, artisan bakeries, oysters and the locally caught fish of the day will all tempt you on the way. If that isn’t enough, you also visit Cartmel village, the birthplace of Sticky Toffee Pudding!
En route, you will discover fascinating history in Cumbria and Lancashire as you visit medieval manor houses, crumbling castle walls, historic train lines, the cobbled streets of historic fishing villages, beautiful Georgian architecture and the impressive city of Lancaster.
There is a train station in Barrow-in-Furness, making it easy to reach the start of your adventure by rail. Just don’t forget to book a (free) ticket for your bike. You can also return home by train from Lancaster at the end of your adventure.
For train tickets and timetables, visit: thetrainline.com/stations/barrow-in-furness
For more information on the Bay Cycleway, visit: sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/bay-cycle-way
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Bay Cycle Way
129km
1,050m
1,050m
Last updated: November 28, 2024
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Activities
1. Stage 1: Barrow-in-Furness to Scales – Bay Cycle Way
31.7km
01:59
150m
100m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Stage 2: Scales to Greenodd – Bay Cycle Way
19.5km
01:17
260m
280m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: Greenodd to Cartmel – Bay Cycle Way
12.8km
00:54
190m
180m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Stage 4: Cartmel to Levens – Bay Cycle Way
24.9km
01:38
270m
270m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Stage 5: Levens to Silverdale – Bay Cycle Way
23.2km
01:28
220m
230m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Stage 6: Silverdale to Morecambe – Bay Cycle Way
23.3km
01:31
200m
220m
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
7. Stage 7: Morecambe to Glasson Docks – Bay Cycle Way
17.5km
01:03
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
153 km
Duration
09:51 h
Elevation
1,350 m
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