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Looking for places the whole family will enjoy? Discover family-friendly cycling trails, places to get closer to nature and historic buildings where you can learn about the past.
The best family bike rides
Head outdoors and find the best family bike rides near you at the places we care for. Get the kids pedalling and immerse yourselves in nature on these family-friendly cycling routes.
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- The multi-use trail at Blickling offers a 4 mile (6km) path that takes in highlights around the estate. It's a hard surface route suitable for all ages and abilities, including adapted wheelchair users.Cycling at Blickling Estate
- Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
- Look out for the Tramway Trail, a figure-of-eight route with an energetic 6 mile (10km) or a shorter 4 mile (6km) option. Cyclists and walkers share the trail that includes several tunnels and journeys through woods and farmland along a historic horse-drawn tramway.Cycling at Calke Abbey
- Castle Ward, County Down
- Bring the whole family to explore the 21 miles (34km) of trails around Castle Ward's estate grounds. Check out the wildlife by the shore, borrow a balance bike from reception and visit the historical grounds of Audley's Castle.Cycling at Castle Ward
- Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
- At Clumber Park you can hire a range of bikes including balance bikes and smaller cycles for kids. There are more than 20 miles (32km) of trails throughout the parkland and woodland to explore.Cycling at Clumber Park
- Dudmaston, Shropshire
- Follow the Comer Woods Explorer Trail on the Dudmaston Estate – at just over 2 miles (3km) long it's a good option for families with children. You'll pass by ancient trees and an expansive meadow, home to the UK’s northernmost population of the white admiral butterfly.Cycling at Dudmaston
- Florence Court, County Fermanagh
- Florence Court's miles of family-friendly woodland cycle trails provide a place to unleash your pedal power. From short loops to more adventurous rides, there's something for all abilities. Bikes can be hired, with balance bikes available for free.Cycling at Florence Court
- Ickworth, Suffolk
- Spend a day exploring ancient woodland, open fields and historic landmarks by bike at Ickworth. The multi-use trail provides smooth terrain come rain or shine. You can also borrow a bike from the cycle hire hub – please check opening times before visiting.Cycling at Ickworth
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Take the woodland trails on the estate and explore the peaceful forest and old carriage drives that the Bankes family created. The flat, smooth, level surface trail route is suitable for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and abilities.Cycling at Kingston Lacy
- Lanhydrock, Cornwall
- Whatever your cycling ability, there’s a trail to suit the whole family at Lanhydrock. Choose from a range of flat or hillier routes through the woodland, plus there's a skills area and balance bike track. You can hire bikes at the Cycle Hire Centre.Cycling at Lanhydrock
- Mottisfont Estate, Hampshire
- Visit nearby Spearywell Woods to explore the Mottisfont Estate by bike. Just a five-minute drive from the gardens, you’ll find interconnecting off-road cycle routes of varying lengths. Although the routes are mostly flat we advise bringing mountain bikes.Cycling at Mottisfont
- Nostell, Yorkshire
- Discover hidden corners of Nostell on the woodland cycle trail. Two half-mile (1km) cycle-only trails form part of a figure-of-eight loop, designed with families in mind. One trail is suitable for young children and the other has a few more twists and turns.Cycling at Nostell
- Osterley Park, London
- You can cycle or walk around the perimeter of Osterley Park. The multi-use trail is great in all weather and takes you through woods and open land. Its hard surface means it's suitable for walkers, pushchairs, wheelchair users and cyclists alike. There's cycle hire available too – please check the cycle hire hub opening hours ahead of your visit.Cycling at Osterley Park
- Ravenscar, Yorkshire
- Enjoy a 4 mile (6km) family bike ride along the old Whitby to Scarborough railway track. The route provides stunning coastal views and wildlife-spotting opportunities.Cycling at Ravenscar
- Wallington, Northumberland
- Explore the wider Wallington estate on the Dragon Cycle Trail. Pedal across Broom House Farm’s fields, whizz through the woods and take in far-reaching views across Northumberland. You can hire bikes if you need to – please check for cycle hire opening times.Cycling at Wallington
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
- Discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens on an 8 mile (13km) cycle ride from Wicken Fen to Anglesey Abbey. You can pick and choose how long you stay on the trail for. Hire a bike at the Visitor Centre if you don't have your own.Cycling at Wicken Fen
- Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
- Thanks to the all-weather surface on its multi-use trail, you can explore the Wimpole Estate whatever the season. It's intended for walkers, runners, cyclists and adapted wheelchair users, so everyone can get active outdoors. Head through parkland, woodland and farmland on this 5.5 mile (9km) circular route.Cycling at Wimpole
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