The Best Road Bike Trails in United Kingdom

Holton Heath-Wimborne-Kingston Lacy and Wareham

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cjbelsten

Distance

25.01mi

Elevation +

988f

TrailRank

30

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In general a great ride visting some outstanding places but a caution with some sections of the route i.e. busy road, fast moving traffic, particulary from Holton Heath to Lytchett Minster. Also the road is very busy clo...

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Pennal-Machynlleth - Corris-Aberangell-Pennal on a Swyche equipped 1980's Raleigh Royal and Carlton Courette Mixte 531.

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mwilliams1072

Distance

23.62mi

Elevation +

1375f

TrailRank

30

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A circular and testing loop, National cycle route N8 to Corris, then over the mountain to Aberangle, Cammaes, Llanrin, and back to Pennal. This was the acid test of the Swyche kits fitted to our bikes last October. Rest...

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South Kilvington

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badsyntax

Distance

33.59mi

Elevation +

2585f

TrailRank

30

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It's a nice route through beautiful countryside. Sneck Yate bank is difficult. Half way point in Helmsley which is a nice place to stop for something to eat and drink. The road from Sutton Bank to Thirsk can be busy, but...

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Otley to Skipton Circular Bike Ride

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Dunworkin

Distance

42.50mi

Elevation +

2822f

TrailRank

30

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This bike ride starts from the car park at Otley's Wharfe Meadows Park. Plenty of parking and free. From here the first 6 miles of the route are on busy roads through Otley, Menston and on to Baildon. In Baildon turn le...

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Keepers Cottage Castle Hedingham Circuit

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profoundpaul

Distance

8.67mi

Elevation +

203f

TrailRank

30

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50% of this track is off road and a suitable bike is required. Can be muddy after rain on the off road sections.

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Dorch Moreton and the Lawrence Trail

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cjbelsten

Distance

22.51mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

30

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Flat roads out to Moreton then bridleways, woodland tracks, fields and water meadows. Using 35mm CXTyres. Terrain was very muddy and fields sodden. Crossed the Frome and bridge at Moreton and into the woodland and br...

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South Dorset Ridgeway, Dorset Heath's & Froome Valley

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cjbelsten

Distance

26.04mi

Elevation +

889f

TrailRank

30

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A few hills but mostly flat. Up to the South Dorset Ridgway. Good views of Maiden Castle then down Broadmayne and the famous Dorset Heaths HIGHLIGHTS south Dorset Ridgway track Views of Maiden Castle Tadnoll Heath ...

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Tothill Services - Newbury - Hungerford - Oxenwood - Fosbury - Ibthorpe - Highclere - Tothill Serv.

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bombonaman

Distance

40.11mi

Elevation +

3143f

TrailRank

29

Very nice roundtrip with very nice views. Strong uphills and fast and long downhills. On A-Roads the car traffic is to fast....... Greetz to all riders wich were doing the 'Test Valley Tour' and all other ciclists w...

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London on the canals

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badsyntax

Distance

60.70mi

Elevation +

827f

TrailRank

29

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London on the canals. I spent the day just missioning about, not following any particular route, but keeping along the canals and Thames path.

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Capel Curig Roady

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bob__stones

Distance

34.81mi

Elevation +

2024f

TrailRank

29

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A nice loop taken leisurely today after a good run yesterday. Nice roads only one biggish climb up to Pen Y Pass the rest is reasonably flat. Lovely views and another perfect weather day.

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Upto Bulbarrow via Piddle and Froome Valley

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cjbelsten

Distance

36.11mi

Elevation +

1886f

TrailRank

29

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Moderate. A few steep hills. Otherwise good rolling Dorset chalk downlands. Dorch, Bockhampton, Tincleton, Affpuddle, Milborne, Milton Abbey, Bulbarrow, Ansty, Cheselborne and back to Dorch

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Portsmouth to Butser Hill (east)

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Sirius

Distance

40.06mi

Elevation +

1686f

TrailRank

29

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Route that starts in Old Portsmouth Cathedral and goes towards north up to Butser Hill near Petersfield.

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Abbey Wood Greenwich Lewisham

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Balazs Kuris

Distance

25.89mi

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

29| 5.0

From Abbey Wood follow the Thames cycle route to Greenwich. From Greenwich to Lewisham follow main road. Lewisham Abbey Wood main road.

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Road bike: North London short ride

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soruman

Distance

38.18mi

Elevation +

2169f

TrailRank

29

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Great short ride alongside quiet roads exploring the countryside from Oakleigh Park‎ train station, North of London.

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Dorchester to Poole (via Tincleton and Puddletown Road)

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cjbelsten

Distance

25.01mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

29

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Trying a faster route to Poole via Tincleton, Clouds Hill, the long Puddeltown Road to Wareham. It certainly seems to be a smoother, faster, straighter road to Wareham than going the other way along the NCN2 to Wareham v...

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Herston to Corfe via downs

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cwinte

Distance

9.61mi

Elevation +

955f

TrailRank

29

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Herston to Corfe via downs. Outward along top of downs with 40+ mile horizon in all directions. Back along sheltered lower path, could swap in and out routes or both ways along the top. Mostly off road grass and chalky m...

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Lynmouth to Ilfracombe and Back

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

36.05mi

Elevation +

5866f

TrailRank

29

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A beautiful but brutal ride along the roads next to the Devon Cliffs. Each way there are 3 big climbs that are hard even with electric as you'll need to conserve your battery to compete this route. My battery almost made...

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THW - London to Cambridge

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Tower Hamlets Wheelers

Distance

61.91mi

Elevation +

1306f

TrailRank

28

A medium paced all day ride from London (Mile End) to Cambridge. Heading out of town via the traffic free Lea Valley route then via Much Hadham and Clavering. Through beautiful rolling countryside south of Cambridge, int...

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CTRA-Lands End Loop from Penzance

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soruman

Distance

39.73mi

Elevation +

3107f

TrailRank

28

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Stunning bike ride around Lands´ End area starting in Penzance where we stay 3 days in a family house. You will find incredible sceneries, a couple of nice climbs and quite roads, generally in good condition. It´s worth...

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Road bike: Exploring the North countryside from New Barnet

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soruman

Distance

44.71mi

Elevation +

2211f

TrailRank

28

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Exploring the North of London countryside from New Barnet train station. Most of the track follows quite roads. The ride back to London, through great linear parks and over paved lanes.

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Norwich North Circular

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serra08

Distance

21.97mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

28

Nice cycle route in the north of Norwich. Hybrid/MTB would be advised. The route follows some main roads, so expect some traffic.

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Cotswolds: Shipston - Woodstock

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Rusiman

Distance

68.41mi

Elevation +

3186f

TrailRank

28

Gorgeous loop in the northern Cotswolds starting from Shipston and reaching near Woodstock, connecting two national cycle routes. About 95% of it is on very quiet roads, going through great countryside and a number of wo...

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Carse of Gowrie circuit

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SSRG

Distance

22.07mi

Elevation +

1027f

TrailRank

28

Starts St Madoes, east of Perth, off A85, on-street parking, shop. Brief climb on to Braes of the Carse (west Sidlaw Hills), then descent and easy ride to Horse Shoe Cafe, Inchture (transport cafe, ample room for bikes, ...

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Stirling to Culross circuit using NCN76 and NCN764

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SSRG

Distance

44.40mi

Elevation +

1027f

TrailRank

28

Start Logie Kirk car park (large) on north side of A91 immediately east of Stirling University and before Blairlogie. South on Manor Loan past Coffee Bothy to NCN76, then Alloa and Clackmannan to pick up NCN764 (former r...

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Carron, Kelpies, Helix & Falkirk Wheel circuit

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SSRG

Distance

35.52mi

Elevation +

1099f

TrailRank

28

Starts at Battle of Bannockburn Heritage Centre (National Trust for Scotland, car parking), off A872, south of Stirling. Follows minor roads, canal towpath, and riverside, railway and other paths, so sturdy bikes best. T...

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