Cyclists Get Boost From Lake District Bus Route

Aimed specifically towards cyclists holidaying in the Lake District in the summer season, a Cumbrian coach and bus company, Reays, is introducing a service that will give cyclists easy access to mountain trails and remote roads, without disturbing other passengers.

The service  will comprise a single-decker bus on the route between Cockermouth and Keswick, via the Honister Pass, and will have a bike rack fitted at the back. Subsiduary to that, the same company will be starting an open-topped bus to give tourists great views between Keswick and Seatoller.

It is expected that both these routes will operate between 20 July and 4 September, which would coincide with the main summer holiday period.

Managing director Chris Reay said: "Obviously it's a very popular area for tourists but we are also hoping that local people, including families, will enjoy getting direct access to such remote locations from two busy towns.

"Both the 77R and 78R will actually be following part of the route for the Tour of Britain bike race when it's in Cumbria later this year."

Talking of the Tour of Britain Race, it will be in the Lake District for what should be a tough route from Carlisle to Kendal (September 16) - at 225km, it's the longest stage in the race's history.