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Long distance cycle routes
From gentle sloping routes through peaceful woodlands to steep and rocky tracks across tricky terrains, cycling is an exhilarating way of taking in England's breathtaking scenery.
There is also the popular option of taking a short detour and visiting Cadbury World, where you can learn the history of chocolate making!
Attractions include the memorable Kelston Round Hill, and the jewel in the crown for families with young children, Avon Valley Steam Railway.
The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the Lake District before climbing the Pennines and then descending to County Durham.
Traffic-free paths include Clumber Park to Clipstone Forest, York to Selby and Doncaster to Britain’s biggest and most exciting natural science park, the Earth Centre.
Experience the wilds of Dartmoor and delight in the beautiful estuaries and rugged coasts.
This route links with the London Thames and Garden of England cycle routes.
This is the ideal way to experience the tranquil beauty of the East Anglian countryside, with quiet roads and attractive timeless landscape.
The former Bishop’s Stortford to Braintree railway line now forms a 14 mile country park full of railway cuttings rich in wildlife dotted with attractive Victorian Stations.
Cyclists can enjoy a wide range of environments from the tranquillity of Richmond Park to the post industrial reclamation of the East End Basin.
Wonderful Lake District, North Pennines and North York Moors landscapes are linked together by this continuous route.
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