Running a B and B in UK for cyclists walkers mainly

[clid61]

Sometimes you just gotta throw caution to the wind and give it a go. Fair play to you and good luck.

Thank you , nothing ventured nothing gained

 

[Pale Rider]

so would be punting in the 50 +/- region

Sounds about right.

Despite what Cumbria Tourism say, cyclists are not known to be big spenders - quite the reverse.

I also doubt there are enough cyclists staying overnight to support a business.

My view is you need to offer an attractive place to stay for everyone, the cycling facilities being an additional part of that offer.

Another likely market is walkers.

Targeting them would be relatively straightforward because a lot of your cycling facilities will also be attractive to walkers.

 

[cougie uk]

Definitely more walkers than cyclists in the lakes.

 

[Dave7]

Definitely more walkers than cyclists in the lakes.

Agree. A lot of those roads would worry me if cycling on them.
Enjoyed many good walking holidays up there. A major plus for us, after a good walk, was a nearby pub with decent beers and food at a sensible price

 

[Moon bunny]

I cannot link to Cumbria’s site it’s behind a paywall, but this is pretty similar overall. Worth a read.
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/__d...5246-PD-Cycle-Tourism-Toolkit-Interactive.pdf
Also:
https://assets.publishing.service.g...achment_data/file/509587/value-of-cycling.pdf

 

[midlife]

@clid61, if its not too personal a question how old are you?

 

[clid61]

@clid61, if its not too personal a question how old are you?

@clid61, if its not too personal a question how old are you?

58

 

[midlife]

58

Thanks, just curious. My planned retirement age is 67 (now 60) and I wouldn't have the energy to run a B and B at that age lol

 

[pjd57]

Between Cockermouth and Ennerdale water

Only a leisurely 130 miles or so from Glasgow.
Doable !

Good luck.

 

[Notafettler]

Thanks, just curious. My planned retirement age is 67 (now 60) and I wouldn't have the energy to run a B and B at that age lol

I wouldn't have the energy to run it at any age. Good job there are masochistic out there who have.

 

[fossyant]

Thank you , nothing ventured nothing gained

Plenty of MTB'ers up there - just need a hose/jet wash washing area for the bikes and you'll be onto a winner. Self Catering is a good idea as you aren't doing meals.

Good luck.