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From the craggy coast of Cornwall to magnificent switchbacks of the Peak District and from the flat fens of Norfolk to the undulating South Downs, cycling in England is unbelievably varied. The country has 10 national parks, and 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, each offering utterly different riding landscapes. A vast network of quiet country lanes link every village and town whilst disused railways whisk cyclists along a hidden, traffic-free labyrinth over viaducts and through historic tunnels. 


From the most punishing, world-renowned climbs to blissful, flat rides past nature reserves, there are near-infinite cycle routes in England for every mood, ability and location. Country parks, reservoirs and old railways provide excellent family-friendly adventures whilst rolling hills, ambitious mountain trails and deep valleys provide training grounds for keen roadies. Wherever you ride, you’re never far from pubs, cafes and, often, train stations, allowing you to craft your ride any way you like.

Rutland Water loop from Oakham
Intermediate
02:41
25.0 mi
Round the Island Cycle Route
Expert
06:52
67.5 mi
Plymouth to Tavistock loop on the Drake's Trail — Dartmoor National Park
Expert
04:20
41.5 mi
River Tyne loop from Newcastle
Intermediate
02:36
25.7 mi
Bradford on Avon, Bath and the Two Tunnels Greenway
Intermediate
02:12
21.6 mi
Kielder Water loop
Intermediate
02:35
20.8 mi
Thames Path loop via Richmond Park & Kingston
Intermediate
02:52
27.5 mi
The Mall – The Tower of London loop from Tower Gateway
Intermediate
01:54
19.4 mi
Ladybower loop from Hope.
Expert
02:38
19.6 mi
Carsington Water family loop
Intermediate
01:13
9.26 mi
The River Dee Round
Easy
01:34
16.6 mi
The Tower of London – The Mall loop from West Dulwich
Intermediate
02:14
23.6 mi
View of London Eye – The Tower of London loop from Rotherhithe
Easy
01:43
17.5 mi
View of London Eye – The Mall loop from London Bridge
Intermediate
01:48
18.3 mi
Derwentwater, Buttermere & Honister Pass loop from Keswick ­­— Lake District National Park
Expert
02:32
22.2 mi
Avon Gorge & Ashton Court loop from Clevedon
Intermediate
03:00
29.4 mi
Solent loop
Easy
01:45
18.8 mi
The Mall – View of London Eye loop from Monument
Intermediate
02:16
23.3 mi
Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Earlsfield
Intermediate
02:51
29.3 mi
Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Parsons Green
Intermediate
02:06
21.6 mi

Top 20 cycling routes in England

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    Rutland Water loop from Oakham

    Intermediate
    02:41
    25.0 mi
    9.3 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Round the Island Cycle Route

    Expert
    06:52
    67.5 mi
    9.8 mph
    3,625 ft
    3,600 ft
    Ferry
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    Plymouth to Tavistock loop on the Drake's Trail — Dartmoor National Park

    Expert
    04:20
    41.5 mi
    9.6 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    River Tyne loop from Newcastle

    Intermediate
    02:36
    25.7 mi
    9.9 mph
    550 ft
    550 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Bradford on Avon, Bath and the Two Tunnels Greenway

    Intermediate
    02:12
    21.6 mi
    9.9 mph
    800 ft
    800 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Kielder Water loop

    Intermediate
    02:35
    20.8 mi
    8.1 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7

    Thames Path loop via Richmond Park & Kingston

    Intermediate
    02:52
    27.5 mi
    9.6 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8

    The Mall – The Tower of London loop from Tower Gateway

    Intermediate
    01:54
    19.4 mi
    10.2 mph
    550 ft
    550 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Ladybower loop from Hope.

    Expert
    02:38
    19.6 mi
    7.4 mph
    1,650 ft
    1,650 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    Carsington Water family loop

    Intermediate
    01:13
    9.26 mi
    7.6 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    11

    The River Dee Round

    Easy
    01:34
    16.6 mi
    10.6 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12

    The Tower of London – The Mall loop from West Dulwich

    Intermediate
    02:14
    23.6 mi
    10.6 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13

    View of London Eye – The Tower of London loop from Rotherhithe

    Easy
    01:43
    17.5 mi
    10.2 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14

    View of London Eye – The Mall loop from London Bridge

    Intermediate
    01:48
    18.3 mi
    10.1 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15

    Derwentwater, Buttermere & Honister Pass loop from Keswick ­­— Lake District National Park

    Expert
    02:32
    22.2 mi
    8.8 mph
    2,225 ft
    2,225 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16

    Avon Gorge & Ashton Court loop from Clevedon

    Intermediate
    03:00
    29.4 mi
    9.8 mph
    1,275 ft
    1,275 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17

    Solent loop

    Easy
    01:45
    18.8 mi
    10.8 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    The Mall – View of London Eye loop from Monument

    Intermediate
    02:16
    23.3 mi
    10.2 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19

    Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Earlsfield

    Intermediate
    02:51
    29.3 mi
    10.3 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20

    Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Parsons Green

    Intermediate
    02:06
    21.6 mi
    10.3 mph
    675 ft
    675 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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