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Looking for places the whole family will enjoy? Discover family-friendly cycling trails, places to get closer to nature and historic buildings where you can learn about the past.
Great places for a family bike ride
Head outdoors and explore expansive parkland and woodland with your family by bike. While the kids pedal away, you can take in views of wide open spaces and immerse yourself in nature.
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- The multi-use trail at Blickling in Norfolk offers a four-mile path through the historic park. It’s tailored to families but is also suitable for any cyclists, walkers, runners and adapted wheelchair users.Cycling at Blickling Estate
- Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
- Look out for the Tramway Trail, a figure-of-eight route with an energetic 10km or 6km option. Cyclists and walkers share the varied trail, which has plenty of interest along the way, including several tunnels.Cycling at Calke Abbey
- Castle Ward, County Down
- Bring the whole family to explore the 34km of trails around Castle Ward's estate grounds. Check out the wildlife by the shore, borrow a balance bike from reception and visit the historical grounds of Audley's Castle.Cycling at Castle Ward
- Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
- Hire a range of bikes from Clumber Park's Cycling Hub, including balance bikes and smaller cycles for the kids. The parkland and woodland are great to explore on two wheels, with more than 20 miles of trails to try out.Cycling at Clumber Park
- Dudmaston, Shropshire
- Follow the Comer Woods Explorer Trail on the Dudmaston Estate – an easy option for families at just over two miles long. Pass by ancient trees and an expansive meadow, home to the UK’s northernmost population of the white admiral butterfly.Cycling at Dudmaston
- Florence Court, County Fermanagh
- Florence Court's miles of family-friendly woodland cycle trails provide the ideal place to unleash your pedal power. From short loops to more adventurous rides, there's something for all abilities. Bikes can be hired, with balance bikes available for free.Cycling at Florence Court
- Ickworth, Suffolk
- Spend a day exploring ancient woodland, open fields and historic landmarks by bike at Ickworth. The multi-use trail provides smooth terrain come rain or shine. You can also borrow a bike from the cycle hire hub – please check opening times before visiting.Cycling at Ickworth
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Take the woodland trails on the estate and explore the peaceful forest and old carriage drives that the Bankes family created. The flat route is accessible for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and abilities.Cycling at Kingston Lacy
- Lanhydrock, Cornwall
- Whatever your cycling ability, there’s a trail to suit the whole family at Lanhydrock. Choose from a range of flat or hillier routes through the woodland, plus there's a skills area and balance bike track. You can also hire bikes at the Cycle Hire Centre.Cycling at Lanhydrock
- Mottisfont Estate, Hampshire
- Visit nearby Spearywell Woods to explore the Mottisfont Estate by bike. Just a five-minute drive from the gardens, you’ll find interconnecting cycle routes of varying lengths. It's family-friendly, mostly off-road and largely flat. We advise bringing mountain bikes.Cycling at Mottisfont
- Nostell, Yorkshire
- Discover hidden corners of Nostell on the easy woodland cycle trail. Two 1km cycle-only trails form part of a figure-of-eight loop, designed with families in mind. One trail is suitable for young children and the other has a few more twists and turns.Cycling at Nostell
- Osterley Park, London
- Take a cycle or walk around the perimeter of Osterley Park. The multi-use trail is great in all weather and takes you through woods and open land. Its hard surface means it's suitable for walkers, pushchairs, wheelchair users and cyclists alike.Cycling at Osterley Park
- Ravenscar, Yorkshire
- Enjoy a gentle four-mile family bike ride along the old Whitby–Scarborough railway track at Ravenscar, which provides stunning coastal views and wildlife-spotting opportunities.Cycling at Ravenscar
- Wallington, Northumberland
- Explore the wider Wallington estate on the Dragon Cycle Trail (you can hire bikes if you need to). Pedal across Broom House Farm’s fields, whizz through the woods and take in far-reaching views across Northumberland.Cycling at Wallington
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
- Discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens on a 13km cycle ride from Wicken Fen to Anglesey Abbey. If you’re a beginner, you can pick and choose how long you stay on the trail for. You can hire a bike if you don't have your own.Cycling at Wicken Fen
- Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
- Thanks to the all-weather surface on its multi-use trail, you can explore the Wimpole Estate whatever the season. It's intended for walkers, runners, cyclists and adapted wheelchair users, so everyone can get active outdoors. Head through parkland, woodland and farmland on this 5.5-mile circular route.Cycling at Wimpole
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