Cycle routes and trails near Plymouth

The cycle routes near Plymouth are great for families, or for adventurers looking to challenge themselves.

Mountain biker enjoying a trail in woods
Cycling 

Plym Ridge Ride

The re-designed Plym Ridge Ride is now open - so get on your bike and get pedalling

Test your cycling skills
Visitor enjoying the cycle trails at Lanhydrock in spring
Cycling 

Cycling at Lanhydrock

Whatever your experience as a cyclist, there's bound to be a trail to suit at Lanhydrock. Enjoy the ride through woodland and choose from a range of flat or hillier routes.

Choose a trail
Kids cycling
Plymbridge Woods   Devon

Plymbridge Woods family cycle trail

Follow the old Great Westen Railway track on this exciting cycle trail through Plymbridge Woods.

Enjoy a cycle in the woods
Three little girls ride bikes as a lady walks her dog beside them
Cycling

Riverside cycle trail at Saltram 

This two mile trail through woodlands and beside the Plym estuary is perfect for a family bike ride with plenty of picnic stops on route. Cycle through rolling parkland, past ancient oaks and seasonal spectacles like spring bluebells, summer flower meadows and autumn woodland colours.

Ready to ride?

Places to visit in the South West 

Find out which other places in the South West are open by county, and how to book to visit.

Find out where you can book to visit in the South West

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

How to book your visit