Walney to Wear Cycle Route

Facilities and Services
A separate space should be available for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, so clothes can dry overnight.
Lockable undercover area for safe overnight storage of bicycles and panniers, with an unobstructed entrance.
Access to water point for washing bicycles and outer garments.
Emergency cycle & puncture repair kit. Suggested items to include: Tyre Levers, Puncture repair kit, Lubricant, Pump capable of being used for different valves.
First aid kit to be provided as appropriate to size of business.

Food Arrangements
Hot and cold drink making equipment. In serviced accommodation ingredients should be provided or beverages to be served on request.
Evening meal available if no eating facilities within one mile (serviced accommodation).
Early or packed breakfast available (from 7.00am) (continental acceptable) if notified the night before.
In serviced accommodation a packed lunch to be available (an extra charge may be made) · Flask top up service available.
In self catering accommodation provision should be made for the pre-ordering of basic grocery items prior to arrival for guests arriving without a car.

Information Provision
Details of nearest cycle hire outlets and cycle repair / spares shops available.
Details of nearest doctor, dentist, hospital, and all night chemist and vets ( if pets accepted).
Maps and books available for reference on cycling in the area/ details of local and regional cycling routes and organisations.
Information on local public transport and what cycle carriage facilities are available or contact details provided. Also details of any baggage transfer and taxi companies operating locally.
Weather information for the area displayed prominently and/or telephone numbers that can be called for the latest information by guests, if required.
Information on local attractions and events and / or local tourist information centre number and directions supplied.
In self catering accommodation information provided on location and opening times of the nearest shops, including directions.
Details of nearest bank/ cash machine, public telephone, post office, post box and outdoor equipment shops.
Details displayed for local rescue services, including stating 999 phone number (112 from a mobile phone). There should be an explanation for overseas visitors that they should always ask for the police in the first instance. Also include numbers for mountain rescue and coastguard (if applicable).
Details displayed of the Countryside Code
Details of local restaurants and pubs offering food
Information on other businesses participating in the Cyclists Welcome scheme.
If group bookings are taken information should be available for groups on storage facilities, dining facilities/options, group registration, pre arrival information provided and required.