Bicycle Touring

The Best Bicycle Touring Trails in England (United Kingdom)

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Photo of National Cycle Route 1, first stage, Dover-Canterbury-Rochester Photo of National Cycle Route 1, second stage, Rochester-London-Harlow Photo of National Cycle Route 1, third stage, Harlow-Colchester-Ipswich
  • near Burgh by Sands, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    40.31mi
    Elevation +
    2362f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Boustead Hill - Haltwhistle (3/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Boustead Hill - Haltwhistle (3/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Boustead Hill - Haltwhistle (3/5)

    Overall this leg starts flat, soon reaching Carlisle, just to start climbing progressively after How, ending the day at Hadrian's Wall Camping, slightly off the route. By far the hardest leg of the trip, yet very doable ...

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  • near Melkridge, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    33.88mi
    Elevation +
    1581f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Haltwhistle - Ovingham (4/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Haltwhistle - Ovingham (4/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Haltwhistle - Ovingham (4/5)

    The fourth stage of the trip was probably the one packed with the most stuff to see, with Vindolanda Roman fort probably being the highlight of the entire trip. I strogly encourage its visit without any hurry to see all ...

  • London to Paris-Day 1

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    near Tottenham Court Road, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    68.87mi
    Elevation +
    4386f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofLondon to Paris-Day 1 Photo ofLondon to Paris-Day 1 Photo ofLondon to Paris-Day 1

    London to Newhaven.First Day of a 3 day bycicle trip to Paris following nice quiet English roads. Be aware of the bumps that you will find as the english roads are not as well maintained as the french ones are. Highly r...

  • Leeds Liverpool Canal Bike Ride

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    near Vauxhall, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    126.99mi
    Elevation +
    1099f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofLeeds Liverpool Canal Bike Ride Photo ofLeeds Liverpool Canal Bike Ride Photo ofLeeds Liverpool Canal Bike Ride

    I undertook this ride in October 2017 after a month of rain, which made a lot of the grassy sections of the tow path very muddy and very slippery. So, my advice is to do it in summer when the ground in hard and dry. Also...

  • Bath -2 tunnel loop.

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    near Twerton, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    15.59mi
    Elevation +
    338f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBath -2 tunnel loop. Photo ofBath -2 tunnel loop. Photo ofBath -2 tunnel loop.

    Bath 2 Tunnels 1. From Newbridge Park n Ride cycle towards Bath on the A4 and turn first right into Brassmill lane. Cycle route 4. 2. Take the sluice bridge across the Avon and turn right to join the two tunnel cycle r...

  • near West Kirby, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    21.17mi
    Elevation +
    387f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWirral Circular Trail: West Kirby to Port Sunlight Photo ofWirral Circular Trail: West Kirby to Port Sunlight Photo ofWirral Circular Trail: West Kirby to Port Sunlight

    South section of the WCT staring on West Kirby and finishing on Port Sunlight. Most of this trail is well known except maybe the surprising last section between Stadium Road and Port Sunlight. Don't miss the views from t...

  • near Workington, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    46.11mi
    Elevation +
    459f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Workington - Boustead Hill (2/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Workington - Boustead Hill (2/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Workington - Boustead Hill (2/5)

    The second leg of the trip runs next to the sea until Allonby, alternating between quiet roads a bit more inland or next to marshes. Despite being very flat, the whole area is very exposed and at the mercy of winds. W...

  • near Ravenglass, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    30.42mi
    Elevation +
    958f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Ravenglass - Workington (1/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Ravenglass - Workington (1/5) Photo ofHadrian's Cycleway (Route 72): Ravenglass - Workington (1/5)

    Hadrian's Cycleway (Route 72) is a long distance route across the north of England from coast to coast through the Tyne Gap, north of the Pennines, loosely following Hadrian's Wall. Despite its name, the route only ru...

  • near Bath, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    25.92mi
    Elevation +
    988f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • near Netley, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    59.29mi
    Elevation +
    1877f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge)

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • Huish Champflower - Bideford

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    near Huish Champflower, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    48.74mi
    Elevation +
    3589f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHuish Champflower - Bideford Photo ofHuish Champflower - Bideford Photo ofHuish Champflower - Bideford

    The biggest climb of the whole tour was today - 490m. This route is a mixture of minor roads, cycle paths and some single tracks through fields and forests.

  • near Puncknowle, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    57.75mi
    Elevation +
    1378f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 06 (UK) - Puncknowle - Poole Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 06 (UK) - Puncknowle - Poole Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 06 (UK) - Puncknowle - Poole

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • near Exmouth, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    52.80mi
    Elevation +
    4104f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 05 (UK) - Exmouth - Puncknowle Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 05 (UK) - Exmouth - Puncknowle Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 05 (UK) - Exmouth - Puncknowle

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • near Petertavy, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    58.98mi
    Elevation +
    3107f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 04 (UK) - Peter Tavy - Exmouth Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 04 (UK) - Peter Tavy - Exmouth Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 04 (UK) - Peter Tavy - Exmouth

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • near Plymouth, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    22.63mi
    Elevation +
    1381f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 2nd: Plymouth - Peter Tavy Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 2nd: Plymouth - Peter Tavy Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 2nd: Plymouth - Peter Tavy

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • near Landport, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    23.80mi
    Elevation +
    417f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Photo ofTour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton

    Tour de Manche. Etap 01 (UK) - Portsmouth - Southampton Tour de Manche. Etap 02 (UK) - Southampton - Salisbury (Stonehenge) From Salysbury by train to Bath Tour de Manche. Etap 03 (UK) - 1st: Bath - Bristol; 2nd: Pl...

  • Way of the Roses cycle ride - York to Cranswick

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    near Clifton, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    39.20mi
    Elevation +
    1483f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle ride - York to Cranswick Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle ride - York to Cranswick Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle ride - York to Cranswick

    The ride takes you right past York Minster then out to Murton and the Yorkshire farming Museum, which is worth a look. Then it's a short ride to Stamford Bridge where there is a plaque to it's famous battle. Stamford Bri...

  • near Settle, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    26.90mi
    Elevation +
    3346f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle trip - Settle to Pateley Bridge Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle trip - Settle to Pateley Bridge Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle trip - Settle to Pateley Bridge

    Leave Settle over the cobbles of School Hill, and a very long steep climb up the aptly named High Hill Lane. The reward at the top is the magnificent views over the Yorkshire dales. The ride then crosses the moors and d...

  • near Morecambe, England (United Kingdom)
    Distance
    35.49mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle trip - Morecambe to Settle Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle trip - Morecambe to Settle Photo ofWay of the Roses cycle trip - Morecambe to Settle

    Way of the Roses cycle trip - Morecambe to Settle We decided to do the 170 mile Way of the Roses cycle trip from Morecambe to Bridlington at a relatively steady rate over 5 days to allow some sight seeing. We arrived t...

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