One-day 'Explorer' tickets are available on buses, offering unlimited travel on Stagecoach Cumberland's services throughout Cumbria. Four-day 'Explorer' tickets can be purchased at Cumberland's travel offices. Tourist Information Centres have timetables and leaflets, and in main centres sell 'Explorer' tickets. There are numerous cyclepaths and bridleways which make biking around the area pleasurable and safe. You do not even need to bring your bike with you, as there are many bike hire companies throughout the area.
Some hotels also hire out cycles.
Cycling is an exciting, healthy, family way to discover Cumbria and new routes are being created continually. Details on cycle routes and bike hire can be obtained from Tourist Information Centres . There are walks in Cumbria to suit all tastes, including self-guided walks, walking routes and guided walks. A wide variety of guide books and leaflets are available from Tourist Information Centres. A number of companies operate backpack and passenger shuttle bus services for walkers.