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Cycling in United Kingdom

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Find and create the best bike routes in the United Kingdom online with the help of the bike route planner, as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is especially well suited for cycling tours along the picturesque coast thanks to its location surrounded by different seas. Furthermore, its characteristic British landscapes, the wonderful cottages and manors in the middle of lush meadows simply captivate.

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Ornamental Woods - New Forest National Pak

Cycling route in Brockenhurst, England, United Kingdom

Ornamental Woods is a popular and beautiful cycling route in the New Forest National Park, England. The route is a little over 14 miles long and takes cyclists through the beautiful and scenic Ornamental Woods, a section of the forest that is known for its stunning trees. Read my
22.9 km
Distance
164 m
Ascent
162 m
Descent
route 3 - Waterside wheels
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route 3 - Waterside wheels

Cycling route in Trafford Park, England, United Kingdom

A circular waterside cycle route taking in Salford Quays, Irwell River Park and Bridgewater Way canal towpath. The route starts and finishes at Wharfside tram stop but easily links with route 1 (Figure of 8) in Gorse Hill and Old Trafford. Due to the nature of the terrain, it may be necessary to
7.8 km
Distance
24 m
Ascent
27 m
Descent
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London to Paris

Cycling route in City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom

551.9 km
Distance
2,845 m
Ascent
2,810 m
Descent
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Hadrian's Cycleway - NCN 72

Cycling route in Seascale, England, United Kingdom

I have created this route, as I found the GPX download from Sustrans (NCN 72) to be lacking in some places. Or maybe this is connected how Bikemap imports it, I am not sure. Anyway, this is "my" version of it, going along the NCN 72.
276.4 km
Distance
1,745 m
Ascent
1,734 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • Jagged mountains, glimmering lakes and untouched nature, Scotland’s second biggest island, the Isle of Skye entices cyclists thanks to its breathtaking landscape and is well-suited for cycling due to its sparse population and low volume of traffic.
  • Haven’t studied in Oxford? No worries, the student town has also a lot to offer to cyclists. You can bike along the elegant honey-coloured university buildings and relax in the quiet, green backyards hiding along the picturesque streets.
  • Explore Lake District by bike. The region situated in Northern England offers more than 3.200 kilometres of cycling tracks, 12 of England’s biggest lakes and a lively tea culture.

Tips

  • The United Kingdom is known for its unstable weather. You should always be well-prepared and pack waterproof clothes just in case.
  • If there’s no cycling lane, cyclists aren’t allowed to use the pavement but have to cycle on the street instead.
  • Take care! The streets in the United Kingdom are often very narrow and well-trafficked.

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