We're finally breaking fee from winter, but impatience got the better of us, so we went in search of mud-free trails, in the most unlikely…

We revisit this iconic Lakeland route but this time we mix classic Walna Scar Road with some detours from the back of an envelope...

Flowing singletrack has never been a calling card of the Lake District, which is perhaps why this little loop has become such a firm favourite…

This one is BIG Dark Peak route. But there’s a very long section of cycle path that will get the average up. Nevertheless, it needs…

For a taster of the mighty Lake District, without the macho climbs and nerve-shattering descents, try this gem just above Keswick.

This route has a classic Dark Peak feel to it that belies its proximity to the sprawling metropolis of Greater Manchester. Distance: 25km (16 miles).