Those heading on a Lake District holiday should take their bicycles along and enjoy a new route through the pretty scenery.
Starting at Keswick railway station, the Keswick Railway Path allows you to take in the sights of the line that runs to Penrith.
At ten kilometres long, the new route would be perfect for those wanting to spend a day out on their bikes.
But if you simply want a taste of what the path has to offer, you can take a number of shortcuts and adapt it to your needs.
And you needn’t be a cyclist at all to enjoy the route, as it is ideal for walkers too.
"We believe the path will also be popular for people with limited mobility and families with children not yet ready for the more strenuous Lake District walks," says Charlotte Crosby, National Park publications coordinator.
If you’re planning a stay in a Lake District holiday cottage to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, you’ll be pleased to hear no motor cyclists or horse riders are allowed on the route.
Keswick also offers a range of forest trails and hill walks to add variety to your stay.
Posted by Toby Lawrence
