Norfolk Broads circular, Norfolk

Flat route around the Broads and waterways of Norfolk, taking using quiet lanes and tracks and passing through picturesque villages and hamlets. Very short detours off the circular route at Barton Turf and Irstead gives great views of Barton Broad and the staithes (the moorings for pleasure craft).

Afan Forest, Swansea

Between Swansea and Cardiff and just minutes from the M4, this is one of the most accessible Welsh bike centres yet with an uplift service for those a little too puffed out to ride to the top again. With a total of over 60 miles of trails, it has good downhill and cross country for all levels of riders.

Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire

Using quiet country lanes and trails, this route takes you past sites of historic and prehistoric interest. Tall hedges mixed with wild flowers are mixed with extensive views for which the area is noted. Parts can be muddy with some difficult climbs.

Coed Llandegla, Wrexham

The newly opened park has everything – a scenic location to a range of 4 trails graded green, blue red and black.

Blickling Hall, Norfolk

Bickling Hall and it’s Jacobean architecture provides a good starting point for this tour along the Marriott Way. The route is part of National Cycle Route 1 and runs along a disused rail line which is mostly flat and follows a variety of tracks and country lanes and passes the market town of Aylsham.

Thetford to Wells Next The Sea – Norfolk

The great thing about going north of Thetford is that it is mainly flat until you reach the North Sea. This is part of National Cycling Route 13. If you have the energy to add a couple of miles on at the end of the trip, you could visit the Seal colonies of Blakeney to the east.