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Wild CyclesFor the adventurersWe are wild about cycling and love the Chilterns which has some of the best cycling in the country. Our mission is to help you discover the delights this area has to offer.
861 mi
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Easy; mostly paved surfaces following a mix of forest trails, traffic-free paths and roads
Start & finish: Kielder Castle
The route: A huge man-made lake set among forests, Kielder Water is a wonderful place to dip your toes into gravel riding. Set off from Kielder Castle, a stone’s throw from the lake…
July 20, 2022
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Difficult in parts; off-road route along tracks, bridleways, slate paths and gravel roads. Some steep climbs
Start & finish: Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth
The route: With challenging slate single track and
rocky paths through some of the most spectacular scenery in mid-Wales, this route is not for…
July 20, 2022
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Difficult in parts; some steep sections
Start & finish: Sheffield train station
The route: With endless countryside on its doorstep, Sheffield is a great base for gravel riding. From the city centre, you ride into wild moorlands on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Cycle through the peaceful…
July 20, 2022
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Easy; mostly traffic-free cycleways, paved surfaces and woodland tracks
Start and finish: Russell Town Avenue, Bristol
The route: The city may not be the first place you look for off-road rides, but Bristol has some exhilarating trails if you know where to go. This route seeks out riverside dirt paths…
July 20, 2022
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Easy/moderate; a mix of forest trails, gravel and tar roads. Some short climbs
Start and finish: Tring station
The route: This beautiful ride winds its way through the picturesque Tudor village of Aldbury, ramps up to the Ridgeway and through the National Trust’s 5,000-acre Ashridge Estate, featuring ancient…
July 12, 2022
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Moderate; mainly gravel and tarmac roads.
Some hilly sections
Start & finish: Dales Bike Centre, Grinton
The route: From Grinton village, a paved but challenging road climb soon gives way to gravel as you enter Grinton Moor. The countryside here is magnificent: windswept, wide moorlands and oceans of heather…
July 20, 2022
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Moderate/difficult; off-road route that
follows a mix of hilly gravel and tarmac roads
Start and finish: Duke’s Pass, Aberfoyle
The route: Aberfoyle, gateway to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, is one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland and well known for its endless gravel roads. This…
July 20, 2022
Wild Cycles planned a gravel ride.
July 4, 2022
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Difficult in parts; gravel paths, single track and lanes. Some steep hilly sections
Start & finish: Yearsley Wood car park
The route: With wooded landscapes and an abundance of biodiversity, the Howardian Hills are a well-kept secret in North Yorkshire. This adventure begins in Yearsley, a small village…
July 20, 2022
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Difficult in parts; forest tracks, roads and cycleways. Some steep climbs
Start & finish: Blackweir Bridge, Cardiff
The route Setting off from the outskirts of Cardiff, cycling from Blackweir Bridge with the River Taff on your right and Pontcanna Fields to your left, this ride explores the green and tranquil…
July 20, 2022
Moderate/difficult; gravel paths, cycleways and tarmac roads. Some steep climbs
Start & finish: Bamford train station
The route: In the heart of the Peak District National Park, this route navigates a series of three spectacular spots - the Howden Reservoir, Derwent
Reservoir and Ladybower Reservoir…
July 20, 2022