Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Whins View.
Passing directly through High Harrington, the National Cycle Network Route 72 – better known as Hadrian’s Cycleway – is a route stretching for around 170 miles from the Cumbrian coast across to the North Sea, following the line of Hadrian’s Wall. It gives cyclists the chance to ride through landscapes rich in history, stopping at castles and museums along the way.
For those new to cycling or less confident riders, there are plenty of opportunities to cycle along disused railways and off road nearer to home along the West Cumbria Cycle Network. This is a 72-mile network of routes with incredible views of mountains and sea, which link Cockermouth, Workington, Distington and Whitehaven.
For more information on cycling locally visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
CycleStreets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.