With several long days of festive fun stretched out in front of you, Christmas is the perfect time to get out and ride your bike in some beautiful British countryside.

There are lots of benefits to getting out and about; you can get your family out of the house and away from the telly, clear your head in the fresh air, plus you’ll work off some of those Christmas calories

What you don’t want is the headache of trying to sort out a route to suit you.

Luckily Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity who run the National Cycle Network, have a selection of way-marked routes all around the country to choose from. What’s more, all the maps you need to play your way are online, and they’re interactive, so you can pick a location and route to suite the ride you fancy doing. There are even suggested rides already plotted, making it even easier yet.

Is it going to be a fun family ride, a clear-your-head cycle, or a turkey-busting blast? Click through our 5 suggestions and take your pick!