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The best cycling routes in England

4.5

(1108)

22,671

riders

97,113

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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.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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(167)

2,745

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1. The Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station to Blackwell Mill and back — Peak District National Park

26.4km

01:51

390m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(36)

1,682

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2. Round the Island Cycle Route

109km

06:52

1,100m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(162)

1,988

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3. Rutland Water loop from Oakham

40.3km

02:41

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(69)

1,219

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4. Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs loop — Peak District National Park

27.0km

02:01

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(48)

1,018

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5. Kielder Water loop

33.5km

02:35

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(63)

1,028

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6. The Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay & back — Peak District National Park

43.9km

03:01

380m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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713

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7. Bradford on Avon, Bath and the Two Tunnels Greenway

34.8km

02:12

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(20)

999

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

35.7km

02:32

660m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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703

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9. Rhinefield Ornamental Woodland loop — New Forest National Park

17.6km

01:23

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(65)

420

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10. Thames Path loop via Richmond Park & Kingston

44.2km

02:52

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in England

1. The Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station to Blackwell Mill and back — Peak District National Park

2. Round the Island Cycle Route

3. Rutland Water loop from Oakham

4. Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs loop — Peak District National Park

5. Kielder Water loop

6. The Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay & back — Peak District National Park

7. Bradford on Avon, Bath and the Two Tunnels Greenway

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

9. Rhinefield Ornamental Woodland loop — New Forest National Park

10. Thames Path loop via Richmond Park & Kingston

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