Rest Days
Rest days can be incorporated into any walking holiday package at an additional £75.00 per person per night

Solo Travellers
Solo travellers please contact us or use the booking form to send your proposed itinerary including dates, and we will price accordingly. Where possible, we take advantage of existing bookings from other clients to ensure you receive a cost effective service.

Alternative Itineraries
For alternative itineraries to those provided for this route, please contact us, or use the Booking Form to submit your proposed itinerary and number of participants and we will quote accordingly.

Walking Season Dates
Prices are based on the holiday starting after 1st April and ending before 30th September.

Route Information
The Bay Cycle Way is a stunning long-distance route that takes you on a tour of Morecambe Bay, from the south west coast of Cumbria to Glasson Dock in Lancashire.

The route travels past a number of tourist attractions including Conishead Priory, a Gothic revival country house, Morecambe’s art deco hotel, pretty Cartmel and the RSPB’s wildlife haven at Leighton Moss. Leighton Moss has the largest reed bed in north-west England. Here you may spot otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers, egrets and red deer.

The route passes through historic Lancaster, with its’ castle and museum. Georgian architecture lines the banks of the River Lune. Take some time in Williamson Park to discover its hidden follies and stunning Edwardian-designed butterfly house.

Along the Bay Cycle Way you’ll be able to take in stunning views across the bay, with a chance to detour down to the beach, where you can look out for seals at Walney, or try to get a glimpse of rare birds like ospreys or red kites.

As you travel along the route you’ll pass Glasson Dock. The harbour at Glasson originally opened in 1787 and at its height it was the largest port in the north west. Cargo from the port was transported onwards via Lancaster Canal. It’s still a busy port today and there is a small selection of shops and places to eat.

This route is a perfect and gentle introduction to long-distance cycling. For the experienced, two days is all that is needed. However, for those wanting to take their time, savour the views and visit the attractions, the three or four day itineraries are recommended.
The development of the Bay Cycle Way is part of Morecambe Bay Partnership’s 700 Days Scheme which, with £0.5 million from the Coastal Communities Fund, will support over 260 tourism-related jobs and safeguard many thousands more.
Morecambe Bay has its own distinctive character. Along the route there are incredible views, world class historic sites, traditional food and rare wildlife. The Bay Cycle Way is an excellent introduction to cycle touring and will suit those who want to combine a cycling holiday with visiting local sights.

Sustrans Information
www.sustrans.org.uk

Mobile Digital Mapping
Digital maps can be viewed on most modern smartphones using an appropriate app, downloaded from the app store associated with your device. Brigantes recommend that whichever app you use, it should support Ordnance Survey 1:25k or 1:50k scale maps. There are many apps to choose from, but the two main providers are Ordnance Survey and Memory Map.

Each provider’s app has its own benefits, but both provide all-important offline navigation, meaning your device does not need a mobile signal to work effectively on the trail.