We are very cyclist friendly and Malcolm is a member of the local CTC section (Eden Valley CTC) the section has a minimum of two rides per week throughout the year.

Several of these rides start at Shap and guest riders are very welcome. Please contact us if you are interested in attending a ride during your stay.

Facilities and Services:

• A separate space is available for cyclists to dry clothing and footwear, so clothes can dry overnight.
   
• We provide an outside water supply for cleaning bikes etc.
   
• First Aid kit.
   
• Pre-ordering of basic grocery items prior to arrival for cyclists without a car. Please contact us a least a week before your arrival date providing a list of items you require - payment is by PayPal or cash on arrival.
   
• Lockable undercover area for safe overnight storage of bicycles and panniers, with an unobstructed entrance.  
   
• Emergency cycle and puncture repair kit. Includes: tyre levers, puncture repair kit, lubricant, pump

Information:

• The nearest cycle hire outlets:
  Country Lanes Cycle Hire in Windermere - 015394 44544
  Biketrecks in Ambelside - 015394 31245
  Keswick Mountain Bike Hire - 017687 75202
  
  Cycle repair/spares shops:
  Arragons in Penrith 10 miles to the North - 01768 890 344
  Evans Cycles 16 miles to the South - 01293 574900
  
   
• Nearest:
  Doctor - Shap Medical Practice, 1 mile.
                Main Street
                Shap
                Tel: 01931716230
  
  Hospital - Penrith A&E, 10 miles.

•         Bridge Lane,
          Penrith,
          Cumbria,
          CA11 8HX

                   Tel:01768 245300
  
  

  Dentist - Ghyllmount Dental
                      4 Hobson Court,               
                  Penrith 40 Business Park,
                  Penrith,
                  Cumbria,
                  CA11 9GQ
                   Tel: 01768 862291
   
• Maps and books available for reference on cycling in the area/details of local and regional cycling routes and organisations.
  
  Eden Valley Section of CTC - 104 rides per year led by registered CTC ride leaders. Guests very welcome. Contact malcolm for more details.
   
• Information on local transport:
  
  Penrith Taxis - 01768 865432
  Local Bus Timetables - nearest bus stop 1 mile.
  Kendal Taxis - 01539 731000
   
• Weather information:
  Weatherline tel: 0844 846 2444
   
• Information flyers on local attractions and events are available in the cottage also local Tourist Information sites.
   
• Shops:
  
  All shops listed below are on the main street about 1 mile form the cottage - turn left at the top of the lane.
  
  Co-Operative mini market - sells most essential items
  New Balance Foot Wear
  Post Office - cash machine
  Laundry
  Fish & Chip shop
  Coffee shop
  News agents
   
• Nearest bank/cash machine:
  
  Cash machine at Post Office in village
  Major Banks in Penrith and Kendal
   
• Details for rescue services, including Mountain Rescue  and Coastguard and stating 999 phonenumber (112 from a mobile phone)
   
• Details displayed of the Countryside Code.
   
• Details of local restaurants and pubs offering food.
  
  Greyhound Hotel
  Coffee Shop - closed Monday & Sunday
  Crown Inn
  Bulls Head Inn
  Kings Arms Hotel
  
  
• If cyclists would like us to buy any provisions for you please contact us at least a week before your arrival date - payment by PayPal or cheque prior to arrival please.