About Marra Bikes and Boards
Marra Bikes and Boards is an independently owned outdoor hire company based in the village of Gosforth, serving the quieter western side of the Lake District around Wast Water, Wasdale, and Eskdale. Founded by four friends who share a passion for the area, the business provides high-quality mountain bike, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard hire to visitors exploring one of the Lake District's most dramatic and least-crowded valleys.
They hire out modern mountain bikes suitable for both road and trail riding, inflatable stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks. E-bikes are also available for those wanting powered assistance on the hilly western fells. Customers collect packed-down equipment from the Gosforth shop, load it into their vehicle, and head to nearby lakes and trails at their own pace. Marra also offers trail running guiding, bike guiding, and team building packages for corporate groups.
The western Lake District around Wast Water is far quieter than the Windermere and Keswick honeypots, and Marra Bikes and Boards is perfectly positioned to help visitors discover it. Their on-site workshop handles bike servicing and repairs, and the team provides expert local route advice for riders and paddlers of all abilities. It's a genuine community business built by locals who know every trail, bridleway, and hidden lake in the area.
