3 Of the Best Cycle Holiday Destinations in the UK
Cycle holidays are a great alternative to beach holidays for families who like to undertake outdoor activities together. They can be as easy or as intense as you like, with most companies able to tailor make the cycle holiday around your specific requirements. The UK has some stunning countryside and a network of cycle trails that cover a range of locations and terrains.
Rutland Water – Leicestershire / Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by NotFromUtrecht
Rutland Water is a 4200 acre park set in some of the most beautiful countryside in the Midlands. It is a nature reserve and conservation area so there are plenty of interesting plants and animals to see whilst you are there. The park has 2 visitor centres and a range of nature trails and cycling routes of different lengths. The Rutland Circular route is one of the most popular as it offers an exciting glimpse of the half sunken Normanton Church. In total there are over 23 miles of cycle paths at the reservoir for you to enjoy. When you fancy a change from cycling, Leicestershire has a number of attractions including the National Space Centre, Belvoir Castle and Foxton Locks.
Huguenot Canterbury / Photo under public domain created by SuzanneKn
The Viking Coast Trail is a 27 mile loop on the Isle of Thanet. Contrary to its name, Thanet is no longer an island but sits at the most easterly point in Kent. The route passes through a number of traditional Kentish villages and extremely pretty churches. You can do as much or as little of the route as you like. If you want to do something shorter then you could try the 9 mile stretch of the route that goes from Ramsgate to Reculver along the sea wall. Other local activities include a fun mini-golf course, a leisure centre and an enchanting shell grotto.
Chipping Campden – Cotswolds. This route from Chipping Campden to Moreton-in-Marsh is a lovely circular route of 30miles. This route can be challenging in part especially around Batsford Park and Kineton Hill but it is very scenic and extremely enjoyable. You will find yourself meandering through leafy woodland, secret valleys and historic villages on this route. It is worth mentioning though that a small section of this route runs along a busy road which would be unsuitable for child cyclists. Other points of interest include Broadway tower, Moreton Falconry Centre and the Cotswold Farm Park. All of which would be a fun break for tired legs!
Cotswolds Panorama Fields / Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Saffron Blaze
Vicky works alongside Cotswold Country Cycles. She loves outdoor activities including cycling, horse-riding and walking.
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