5 Epic UK Cycling Routes.

By Sally O Jenson


You don't have to go far to find great places to cycle in the UK, but if you are looking for something a little special there are plenty of routes that are worth a bit of a journey too. Somewhere that's nicely away from the hustle and bustle is The Isle of Man. Here you get to enjoy some of the quietest roads in the UK, as long as you don't go during the motorbike tours. Ramsey Harbour is the starting point of some top trails which take you along sea views and through scenic hamlets.

The Peak district offers some stunning views. It's home of some Wuthering Heights style moorland and bleak, haunting cliff faces, but that doesn't mean it's inaccessible to people that want a more easygoing cycle route. Take the Tissington Trail and travel fifteen miles along the white peak section of the district, connecting Parsley Hey and Parwich village, to get a feel for the thrilling wonder of the place.

The Clyde and Loch Lomond cycling route gives you the heart of Scotland in a nut shell. There are amazing stretches of pine forest along the trail from Glasgow to the Loch itself. And that's not all to keep you occupied. You'll also come across Dumbarton Castle, Erskine Bridge, and some historic docks too. That makes it a good balance of a long distance journey with plenty of interesting stop opportunities.

Lincolnshire offers up a real gem with the Water Rail Way trial. This only opened recently, but it's already attracting quite a following. The route takes you all the way from Lincoln to the Wash, and passes through some incredible open Fenland along the way. If the sound of all that easy-going cycling isn't enough, there are also some top artworks set up for you to take in on the journey.

The Lake District is a great place to visit for whatever reason, but if you're looking for cycling in particular it might be an idea to check out Ennerdale. The off road route from this lake to Black Sail Hut is gorgeous, and gives you the mountain trail experience without pushing you too hard.




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