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Bikes parked outside Darfar and Redhurst, holiday cottages in the Peak District
Bikes parked outside Darfar and Redhurst, holiday cottages in the Peak District | © National Trust

Whether you want to get off-road, explore family-friendly trails or tackle longer distances, we have cottages and campsites near great cycling spots.

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Cycling holiday ideas

Two adults and a child cycle on a path through the trees on the Dragon Cycle Trail at Wallington, Northumberland

Wallington, Northumberland 

Stay in one of the holidays cottages at Wallington and set off on the Dragon cycle trail, perfect for little legs.

Cycling to Anglesey Abbey along the River Cam and National Cycle Network 51

Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire 

National Cycle Network Route 11 runs through the reserve and offers plenty of options for short rides and longer adventures when you stay at Wicken Rose Cottage or Cladium.

Visitor cycling on a woodland cycling path, on the coastline at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Lanhydrock, Cornwall 

Stay at Cutmadoc, a 1920's villa, and use the cycle centre and trails of all levels of difficulty on the estate.

Family cycling along a trail through trees at Great Langdale, Lake District

Langdale Valley, Lake District 

Silverthwaite is a grand five-bedroom, dog-friendly house with views across the valley and plenty of cycle routes all around.

A man on a mountain bike riding through lush green woodlands

Stackpole, Pembrokeshire 

There are over 4 miles of climbs, twists, turns and jumps on Stackpole's mountain bike trail, and plenty of places to stay on the estate.

A family cycling along the trail at Castle Ward, County Down

Castle Ward, County Down 

There are 21 miles of multi-use trails at Castle Ward, including Strangford Lough's shoreline, and you can base yourself at one of three cottages or the campsite.

The area surrounding Holeslack Farmhouse and Cottage, Cumbria

Sizergh, Lake District 

Pick up an e-bike from Sizergh to explore the Lyth Valley, South Lakes and Kendal, staying at Holeslack Cottage or the neighbouring farmhouse.

The area surrounding Darfar and Redhurst, Derbyshire

The Manifold Valley, Peak District 

The valley is a popular destination for cyclists and is ideal for families or those new to cycling. Stay in one of two cottages - Darfar or Redhurst.

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Best places to go cycling 

Discover some of the best cycle routes through woodland, countryside and along the coast. Explore family-friendly cycling paths and our top picks of the best mountain biking trails.

A visitor cycling using an adapted bike on a woodland trail at Lanhydrock. They cycle towards the camera on a curved trail that goes between tall trees with the woodland floor covered in dried leaves and moss.

Cycle hire at our places 

If you don't have your own bike, you can still explore special places on two wheels thanks to our cycle hire facilities across the country – find cycle hire near you here.

A little boy cycling a bike in the woods

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