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Best places to go cycling
From mountain biking trails to family-friendly routes, there are plenty of places in our care that you can explore from your saddle, with woodland, coastal and countryside trails to choose from. If you're following a multi-use trail, please cycle responsibly and be mindful of other users.
- Aberdaron, Porth y Swnt
- With sea views and varied routes, Aberdaron is a great place for your next bike ride. Follow the routes around the coast to explore this quaint seaside village by bike.Cycling at Aberdaron
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- Blickling has more than 4,600 acres of parkland to discover by bike. You can get outdoors come rain or shine with the multi-use and multi-weather trail. Hire a bike from the cycling hub or bring your own to explore the estate.Cycling at Blickling
- Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
- Venture out on your bike to explore the ancient woodland at Calke Abbey. On the Tramway Trail, you'll pass through farmland and pasture as you discover part of the historic horse-drawn tramway.Cycling at Calke Abbey
- Castle Ward, County Down
- With 21 miles of multi-use trails, you can easily explore the landscape at Castle Ward by bike. Take a trip to Strangford Lough and meander through the sheltered woodland and rolling meadows down to the shoreline.Cycling at Castle Ward
- Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
- Go on a lakeside bike ride around the wider estate at Clumber Park. Twenty miles of trails pass through a variety of landscapes, offering something new to discover with every visit. There are routes for all ages and abilities, and you can also hire bikes from the cycling hub.Cycling at Clumber Park
- Comer Woods, Shropshire
- Cycle through ancient woodland and heath meadow on one of the trails at the Dudmaston Estate. The Explorer Trail is a circular, off-road path that runs for 2.2 miles (3.5km) and can be used all year round.Cycling at Comer Woods
- Florence Court, County Fermanagh
- From gentle family cycle rides on the Blue Trail and around the Pleasure Grounds to challenging routes like the Red Trail, head over to Florence Court for a bike ride that will suit – whatever you're looking for.Cycling at Florence Court
- Great Langdale Valley, Cumbria
- The scenery on this trail through the Great Langdale Valley includes meadows, woodland and a slate quarry. Follow a riverside path to Skelwith Bridge, where you can stop off for refreshments before heading back. Electric bike hire is available at Stickle Ghyll Car Park.Cycling at Great Langdale Valley
- Ickworth, Suffolk
- The multi-use trail at Ickworth provides smooth terrain whatever the weather, alternatively you can pick your own route. The cycle hub has bikes available for hire or you can bring your own.Cycling at Ickworth
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Explore the woodland trail at Kingston Lacy by bike and spot wildlife and seasonal flowers as you go. This route takes you along historic carriage drives that were once used by the family who lived in the house hundreds of years ago.Cycling at Kingston Lacy
- Lanhydrock, Cornwall
- Whatever your experience as a cyclist, there's bound to be a trail to suit you at Lanhydrock. Take a ride through woodland and choose from a range of flat or hillier routes.Cycling at Lanhydrock
- Long Mynd, Shropshire
- With tough climbs, high-speed descents, technical tracks and great views across Carding Mill Valley, this mountain bike trail is a must for any seasoned rider who wants to experience some of the best routes on Long Mynd.Cycling at Long Mynd
- Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire
- Discover the Hope Valley on this easy circular cycling trail around the Longshaw Estate. With sweeping views across the landscape surrounding the estate, the trail follows roads and bridleways through woodland and over moors.Cycling at Longshaw
- Lyme, Cheshire
- A network of cycle paths takes you through sheltered woodland or the deer park, with views of the Cheshire Plain. Lyme also has a short (0.5 miles) mountain bike trail with hard standing.Cycling at Lyme
- Stackpole, Pembrokeshire
- Explore wilder spaces at Stackpole, with a mountain bike trail that twists and jumps through woodland, testing even experienced riders. From Castle Dock, the circular route passes the Belvedere – a former folly – and an old smokehouse.Cycling at Stackpole
- Toys Hill, Kent
- Explore one of the bridle paths at Toys Hill for a cycling route with a view. Whether you're a mountain or road cyclist, the trails here are great for getting out on your bike.Cycling at Toys Hill
- Wallington, Northumberland
- Explore the wider Wallington Estate on the Dragon cycle trail. Pedal across Broom House Farm’s fields, wind through the woods and take in far-reaching views across Northumberland.Cycling at Wallington
- Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire
- Cycle through Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, the oldest nature reserve in our care. Try out an easy family ride to discover the wildlife in the wider reserve and possibly spot one of the Konik ponies along the way. You can also hire a bike if you don't have your own.Cycling at Wicken Fen
- Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
- This multi-use trail passes through woodland, along bridleways and crosses arable fields as you take in the views of Cambridgeshire's countryside from your bike.Cycling at Wimpole
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