This site describes a plan to develop and provide services for a Lake District Bike Network (LDBN). Our research and analysis has identified a series of interventions in the area, including a bicycle hire network, that will reduce congestion and greatly enhance opportunities for outdoor tourism and leisure.

Here’s our overview map of the proposal:

The main elements of the plan include:

This represent a comprehensive suite of measures to reduce barriers to cycling in the Lake District, main element of which is the bike hire network. See the evidence base page for more information on the data behind this plan.