Lake District Motorcycle Tours

Ride the Lake District the Way It Was Meant to Be Experienced: Pure Freedom on Two Wheels

Lake District Motorcycle Tours offers a unique, locally guided way to explore one of the most breathtaking regions in the UK. With over 40 years of riding experience, we create tours that blend freedom, adventure, and expert knowledge into one unforgettable day.

Whether you’re hiring one of our Benelli motorcycles, bringing your own bike, or joining us as a pillion passenger, we make it easy for riders of all levels to enjoy the legendary roads of the Lake District National Park.

More Than a Ride. Locally Led. Unforgettable.

Bike hire, insurance, gear, and fully planned routes – all sorted. You just turn up, ride, and enjoy the views. With decades of local knowledge, we take you to hidden roads, quiet valleys, and the real Lakes most visitors never see.

Why Ride with Us?

Here’s what sets Lake District Motorcycle Tours apart

There’s something special about exploring the Lake District on two wheels — the open road, the breathtaking views, and the sense of freedom you just can’t get any other way. Our Lake District motorcycle day tours are all about adventure, local insights, and soaking up the scenery, with your safety and comfort front and centre. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or trying a tour for the first time, I’ll make sure your experience is one to remember.

A Passion for Motorcycling

I’m Ian Todd – lifelong biker and tour guide – and I know exactly what makes a great ride. That feeling of freedom when the road opens up, the connection to the landscape, the thrill of each twist and turn… it’s why I built these tours. Every route is designed to bring together the joy of riding with the natural beauty of the Lake District.

Personalised, Not Packaged

No two rides are the same. I tailor each tour to suit your riding style and interests. Whether you’re after scenic views, quiet roads, or local food stops, I’ll craft a route that feels like it was made just for you. You won’t get that with the big group operators.

Local Knowledge, Insider Access

After years riding every corner of the Lake District, I’ve come to know the backroads, the hidden valleys, the quiet villages – and all the places the guidebooks miss. With help from other local riders, I’ll take you beyond the tourist trail and into the real heart of the Lakes.

Safety Without Compromise

Your safety is non-negotiable. As an IAM RoadSmart qualified advanced rider with OGA (Overland Guide Association) accreditation for guiding and first aid, I take every precaution seriously. From pre-tour briefings to well-maintained bikes and keeping a close eye on the weather, I make sure you can focus on enjoying the ride.

Breathtaking Routes

From winding mountain passes to peaceful lakeside lanes, every route is handpicked to show off the Lake District at its best. We’ll stop off at incredible viewpoints, lesser-known beauty spots, and charming villages that many riders never find on their own.

More Than Just Riding

These tours aren’t about ticking boxes. They’re about connecting with the area – stopping at a tucked-away café, chatting with locals, discovering places with real character. It’s a deeper kind of travel that leaves a lasting impression.

Flexible to Suit You

Got a packed schedule or a particular place you want to visit? No problem. I offer flexible timings and fully customisable routes to match your plans and pace.

Unforgettable Memories

Every tour is crafted to create stories you’ll tell long after the ride is over. It’s not just about the roads – it’s about the moments, the views, the laughter, and the sense of discovery.

Ride With a Community

When you join one of my tours, you’re not just a customer – your part of a riding community. Many of our guests become friends, brought together by a shared love of bikes, freedom, and great company. Our guides include experienced riders from the ACU, Isle of Man TT, Manx GP, Enduro events, and race marshals – so there’s always plenty of knowledge (and stories!) to go around.

Explore the Lakes on Two Wheels Like Never Before

Full Guided Lake District Motorcycle Tours

If you’re looking for a unique, personal, and truly memorable way to explore the Lake District, there’s no better way than on a motorcycle tour with us. Great roads, stunning views, expert guidance – and an experience you won’t forget.

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Rider Reviews

Experiences Shared by Riders Like You

My first experience with Lake District Motorcycle Tours was fantastic.

Our guide Ian Todd (Toddy) was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and great company. As someone who has never had any riding time in the Lake District, his understanding of the local roads proved invaluable and close to essential.

The Lake District is such a huge place, and whilst ”just riding around” can be a joy in itself this guided ride out is exactly what you need for finding those less travelled, perfect windy roads that us as bikers always see in our dreams!

Without this guided tour I would have had to waste so much time with trial and error trying to suss out the local area. What’s great is that since Toddy loves riding as much, or even more than the rest of us, all he wants to do is take us to the best places for the most unforgettable memories to take home with us.

Couldn’t ask for a better experience, super accommodating and friendly. If I could give a 7 star rating I would!

Josh P

I did a day tour of the Lakes with Lake District Motorcycle Tours

The way this tour is curated is absolutely extraordinary. We went through some gorgeous passes which interconnected the entire geography with narrow winding roads and some fast sweeping corners. We covered quite a bit in a day.

The tour captain, knew the region like the back of his hand and had a good amount trivia to share about the route, and the road. I’m definitely looking forward to doing the Isle of Man trip with this company.

Vivek Mallya

Highly recommended and a 5/5 from me.

We did the Advanced tour of the Lakes with Mike and Reece, covering a huge amount of the amazing mountain passes and views that the Lake District has to offer.

The tour was run impeccably from start to finish, with a real focus on customer safety, care and satisfaction.
Having lived in the Lakes most of my life, I’d ridden most of the individual passes before. However, I was so impressed in how the tour joined all the dots together in a way I’d never managed before. It made the days riding so relaxed and it all flowed together so well! A flowing ride, plus coffee stops, plus a few history lessons along the way.

I can see this being a really excellent opportunity for riders visiting the area and looking to experience the Lake District on two wheels for the day!

Aaron T

Astonishing route.

I was here in the north of England for a few weeks, and some bikers that I knew in Spain recommend me to hire a bike and go to visit the Lake District, so I found Lake District Motorcycle Tours, and it has been a very positive experience.

No problem at all booking the route, as I come from Spain for business I didn’t bring my gear with me, but they have all the gear that is needed for the tour, we decided to go on with the advanced route, and it was amazing, very nice route through the passes of the Lake District, narrows roads and incredible views.

The Benelli TRK is just the right bike for the job, not to big not to small, nice and comfortable to ride, and with enough engine to get you through the passes with no problem.

Alexandre Marcel

Ready to Ride?
Let’s Plan Your Perfect Motorcycle Tour

Whether you’ve got a few questions or you’re ready to book, we’re here to help. Get in touch and let’s set up a motorcycle tour you’ll remember for all the right reasons.

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