Cycling

We’ve come up with some of the best places for aspiring new cyclists to pedal around in the great outdoors, routes that are perfect for little legs (and longer ones too). Why not try one and see how much fun cycling can be?

Discover some of the best cycle rides through the woodland and countryside we look after. Get a new two-wheeled perspective of some of our best-loved places.

Don’t own a bike? Not to worry, you can now hire bikes and cycling equipment at some of our places, thanks to our partnership with British Cycling, with funding and support from their lead partner HSBC UK. Now it’s even easier to explore the woodland and parks we look after on two wheels.

Teach your child how to ride in beautiful places full of colourful plants, fascinating wildlife and away from traffic. We now have balance bikes available to borrow at many of our places, thanks to our partnership with British Cycling, with funding and support from their lead partner HSBC UK.

Explore our cycle trails especially designed to suit adults looking for longer or more challenging routes and for families with older kids too. Take in Beatrix Potter landscapes, castles and dramatic coast roads.

These fun cycling events invite you to join lots of other cyclists on lovely routes at our amazing places. You'll get friendly support from British Cycling-trained Ride Leaders and great facilities.

Notch your cycling adventure up a gear. Our recommended retailer Cotswold Outdoor has lots of specialist cycle kit for enthusiasts and professionals.

More than 150 of the places we care for are within a mile one of Sustrans' National Cycle Network routes. Find out how Sustrans are encouraging and supporting cyclists.