Great places for a family bike ride

Head to one of the places we look after and explore it with your family by bicycle. While youngsters pedal away their excess energy, you’ll have the chance to enjoy some of our most beautiful landscapes. Some of our properties now hire bikes. Here's our pick of top family cycle rides for you to enjoy.

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Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire 

The Duke's Drive Cycling Trail is a flat, out-and-back route taking in the sights of Longshaw Estate. Suitable for families and riders of all ages. The trail starts and finishes at the tea-room so plenty of opportunities for refreshments!

Try this family bike ride on the Longshaw Estate
The south front of Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire
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Nunnington Hall, Yorkshire 

This is a long but easy scenic ride through the North York Moors National Park, Bransdale and Helmsley.

Get on your bike at Nunnington Hall
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Plymbridge Woods, Devon 

This trail will lead you past dramatic industrial remains, including towering quarry faces, and across breathtaking viaducts.

Enjoy this scenic bike ride in Plymbridge Woods
Bembridge Windmill in early morning sun
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Ryde to Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight 

Ride from Ryde Pier to Bembridge Windmill, following our cycling route from the fast catamaran landing terminal to the Isle of Wight’s only windmill.

Take a look at the Isle of Wight's only windmill
Wicken Fen - Cycling
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Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire 

This easy 9-mile circular route on flat terrain is suitable for even the smallest of legs. Get fit while you explore one of Europe's most important wetlands.

Enjoy this section of the National Cycle Network at Wicken Fen