Cycling

Miles of beautiful coast and countryside are just waiting to be explored, and what better way than by taking a two-wheeled adventure?

Cyclist riding through a field © NTPL/national trust

Get on your bike!

Get on your bike...

Our estates are ideal spots for cycling, with hard-surfaced tracks and minimal traffic.

Or if you fancy something wilder, explore our longer ride options to get off-road, and deep into beautiful countryside.

Don't worry if you don't have a bike - choose one of our places that offer cycle hire - all you need to do is turn up.

Save money too - ask about our discounts at visitor reception when you arrive by bike.

Family rides

The lakes at Wimpole with the gothic tower beyond © T.Gardner

Choose one of our family oriented bike rides for an exhilarating day out. Our estates are perfect to pedal around. Pick a route or property here.

Longer rides

mountain biker Upper Derwent Valley © Emma Wagner

Explore our range of cycle trails designed to suit families with older children, as well as adults looking for longer or more challenging routes.

Cycle hire

Cyclists enjoying a sunny trip out to Dunstable Downs © David Levenson

Check out where you can hire cycling equipment. From helmets to bikes; trailers to child seats - everything you need for a great day out.

Sustrans

Cycling at Wicken Fen © Geoff Durrant

Over 150 of our places are within a mile of Sustrans routes, the National Cycle Network so why not visit us by pedal power? Explore Sustrans' interactive map.

Olympic cycling at Box Hill


We're thrilled that the wonderful landscape of Box Hill, Surrey will be showcased during the Olympic Games cycling road race. It's a wonderful opportunity to show off the beauty and value of this special place.

Box Hill will be the most challenging section of the route. Viewers all over the world will watch in anticipation as riders tackle the 15.5km circuit around the hill, including the challenging zig-zag road.

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