Why not enjoy the area from a different perspective. The countryside around Morecambe Bay has a great deal to offer cyclists of all ages and abilities.

There is an abundance of guides, maps and websites offering the choice of some fantastic rides for keen lone cyclists, couples, groups or a family expedition. Most of the routes are on quiet roads or traffic-free cycleways giving you a chance to enjoy your surroundings.

One of most interesting ways to see the Bay is from the Bay Cycle Way a popular national long-distance route of 81 miles (130Km). It will take you from Walney Island on dedicated cycle ways and quiet country lanes around the bay to Glasson Dock just south of Lancaster. In the main, the terrain is level or gently undulating with a couple of challenging climbs which provide you with amazing panoramic views. You’ll pass through a mixture of vistas and landscapes with lots of opportunities to explore some of our local heritage sites and many stops for ‘a loo, a brew or a view’.

There is plenty of accommodation on route so your adventure can take as many days as you choose, and you can also make use of the round the bay railway line from Lancaster to Barrow in Furness.

Why not explore the Forest of Bowland by bike. Five stunning routes with detailed maps are available from the Forest of Bowland website. The routes vary in length and give the rider a flavour of the excellent cycling throughout this area of outstanding natural beauty.

The Lancaster & Morecambe area has a number of routes covering the city, coast and countryside of Lancaster and surrounding area including the Lune river valley and canals which are covered by the Ways Around the Bay website www.waysaroundthebay.org.uk/plan-your-route.

A few special cycling events also take place during the year such as the ‘Retro Cycle’ event in Ulverston during the three day Retro Rendezvous festival 31st May – 2nd June.

The Tour de Furness is a charitable event organised by the Barrow Rotary club each September with a choice of four routes from 5 to 50 miles. It tests physical fitness and is not a race.

Pedal power rules.