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Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Lake District is a hub for adventure, whether you’re looking for multi-day hikes or just escaping for a few hours. It's also home to some amazing gravel tracks and quiet lanes that are perfect for getting out on the mountain bike.

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King Alfred's Way Route

Cycling King Alfred’s Way

April 8, 2024
10 min read

The King Alfred’s Way is a 350km circular off-road cycling route that will take you back in time. Combining beautiful rural scenery with some of Britain’s most iconic historic sites and four National Trails this ride makes a great bikepacking adventure.

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The Trafalgar Way Cycling route on map

Cycling The Trafalgar Way

April 8, 2024
13 min read

Taking on 288 miles/461km of cycling, Kate Jamieson takes us on her adventure from Falmouth to London along The Trafalgar Way.

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Great cycling for all at Rutland Water - route map

Great cycling for all at Rutland Water

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Rutland might be England’s smallest county but it’s motto of ‘much in little’ certainly holds true. Lovely scenery, plenty of wildlife, and great cycling are all on offer during this relaxing ride around Rutland Water.

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Upper Wensleydale bike route map

Family bike ride adventure

April 8, 2024
6 min read

​With another school holiday rapidly approaching the universal question of parents everywhere is again heard... ​How do we keep the kids entertained this school holiday? ​​Why not consider turning a simple family bike ride into an adventure!

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Bike exploring: Invasion of Hurst Castle

April 8, 2024
2 min read

Pennington to Hurst Castle Loop. Just under 10 miles of easy going bike trail, quiet roads and shingle/pebble beach. A great all year ride, suitable for families however the final spit section maybe a challenge for smaller legs and wheels.

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Bike exploring: Electric Mountain Bike Adventure

April 8, 2024
4 min read

As part of #BigBikeRevival and #BikeWeek2018, Helen Pollard takes us on an electric mountain bike route from Castle Bolton to Askrigg.

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Bike exploring: Help for Heroes

April 8, 2024
4 min read

OS GetOutside Champion, Helen Pollard, takes us on a great Mountain Bike (MTB) route used as part of the delivery of MTB leadership training to Phoenix House staff in collaboration with Cycling UK.

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In Hope for a family adventure

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Ideal for families - a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.

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Biking in the Elan Valley, Wales route

E-biking in the Elan Valley, Wales

February 8, 2024
8 min read

The Elan Valley in Wales is fast becoming a mecca for gravel and mountain biking. This scenic 57-mile circular route is split between two days, making the perfect bikepacking adventure.

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Lllyn Briainne route map

Llyn Brianne reservoir ride

August 20, 2021
2 min read

Llyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir nestled in the Doethie Valley, Mid Wales surround by the beautiful Tywi Forest. It was named after a stream Nant y Bryniau, which in English translates stream in the hills. This picturesque body of water is the head of the River Tywi.

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Wensleydale cycling route map

Wensleydale Bike Club trip to Swaledale

September 18, 2018
4 min read

The Swale Trail is just one example of the many fabulous bridleways that span throughout Wensleydale, Swaledale and beyond making The Yorkshire Dales National Park a great place to visit for an active family holiday.

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Sutton Bank cycling route map

Wensleydale Bike Club invasion of Sutton Bank

July 5, 2018
4 min read

Helen Pollard and the Wensleydale Bike Club took a bunch of children to explore Sutton Bank - and now you can follow the adventure too!