Alpkit

Join us from our new Bristol store for a gravel extravaganza out of the city though wooded nature reserves, a stately home and sleepy combes.



Expect a huge variety of surface types and conditions, though one thing is for sure: it will be mucky! This is definitely a ride for the winter tyres.



From the store

Family bike ride from Thornbridge outdoors to Monsal Headstone Viaduct.

Family walk along the Monsal trail to the Headstone Viaduct and back.

Find faraway nearby along the lakes lanes and lonnins. Setting off from Alpkit Ambleside, you’ll head out towards Rydal water, where you’ll find your first swim spot of the day (that’s right, it’s not just a two-wheel adventure). Not long after you’ll find yourself on some gorgeous primo gravel in the

A round exploring local grit, forest trails and forgotten ways that surround and neighbour Bristol. Setting off from Alpkit Bristol, you’ll head out across the Clifton Suspension bridge into Ashton Court Park, look left for panoramic views over Bristol and Dundry Hill. After dropping into the Land Yeo

Setting off from Alpkit Edinburgh, you’ll be heading for Pencaitland (AKA Head of the Woodland) to explore one of the oldest inhabited places in East Lothian. Here, Saltoun Forest awaits, a place where wizards once met the devil, so don’t hang around for too long. The route then takes you on a cultural

A round of highland grit exploring Glen Nessie. Setting off from Alpkit Inverness, you’ll head for the Great Glen Way through the hidden gem of the Abriachan area to Drumnadrochit. Pop into the Abriachan Eco cafe for coffee and cake and try your bike skills on the obstacles in the Abriachan trails next

Discover one of the unsung treasures that surround Betws-Y-Coed; the Celtic Rainforests. Setting off from Alpkit Betws-y-Coed, you’ll navigate through the wealth of nature, finding rare plants along the way. With plenty of lake and mountain views, you’ll be spoilt for choice on those mid-ride snack spots

Discover the hidden gems of Southwest London on our exhilarating 38.9-mile gravel cycling route! Starting at the Alpkit Kingston store, this trail winds through town, scenic parks and lush woodlands, extends down to the breathtaking Surrey Hills National Landscape, and loops back up for some coffee and

A ride of two halves with a little bit of everything thrown in. Setting off from Alpkit Metrocentre, you’ll head towards the Pennines along Derwent walk. You’ll pass by Derwent Resevoir and onto some primo gravel in Slaley Forest, taking you through to Blanchland for your first fuel spot of the day

Venture into the remote Northern Fells around Skiddaw. After a gentle start from Alpkit Keswick along the old railway to Threlkeld, you'll head up the Glenderaterra Beck right into the heart of the fells. Stop for some refreshment in Hesket Newmarket before continuing on lovely back roads with views

Enjoy the Peak District's hills, trails and gritstone edges that surround the Hope Valley. Setting off from Alpkit Hathersage, you’ll hit some iconic peaks and climbs, including Shatton Moor, Mam Tor and Stanage Pole. There’s plenty of Café’s along the way, From Coleman’s Deli next door to get you started

Crossing the Wharfe. Setting off from Aplkit Ilkley you’ll be crossing the four moorlands which surround Wharfedale; Denton Moor, Pockstones Moor, Barden Moor and Ilkley Moor. From the highest points you’ll enjoy views out to the peaks of the Yorkshire Dales and once in the valley will enjoy the quiet