Where to Ride
If you need a little help to determine a destination for your family bike ride, or the best route to take, look no further than this resource page.
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11 of the Best Places to Cycle in England
Put family time first; grab your bikes and explore the best of England together.
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Find a Group or Event
As well as being great for your health and well-being, cycling can be very social as well. There are a whole assortment of cycling groups around the country for all levels of experience and ability.

Where can I ride?
Advice | Organisation | Quick Link |
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How to plan your bicycle journey | Cycling UK | Journey Planner |
Cycling guides for every county | Cycling UK | County by County Guides |
Lots of route suggestions | Cycling UK | 140 route suggestions |
A guide to current cycle routes | Cycling UK | Guide to published cycle routes |
Where can you eat, visit and stay when on your bicycle | Cycling UK | Cycle Friendly places to eat, stay and visit |
Search the National Cycle Network, over 16000 miles of roads, including some off-road (traffic free) and other family-friendly routes | Sustrans | The National Cycle Network |
Hints and tips about where to go; camping/cycling adventures; themed rides; favourite routes and lots more | Sustrans | Family Cycle Routes |
Suggestions for where to go for family bike rides | The National Trust | Great places for a family bike ride |
Suggestions for beginner rides | The National Trust | Bike rides for beginners |
Suggestions for family-friendly cycle routes | Cycle Sprog | Where to go cycling with the family |
A cycle route search facility | British Cycling | Family friendly cycle routes |
Guides to some of the best family cycling routes available in the UKs National Parks | National Parks | Family Cycling Routes |
How to travel by train with your bikes | Cycling UK | Travelling by train with your bike |