Aston Hill, Tring

An hour north of London and not a mountain in site, this terrain is for serious riders of some of the fiercest downhill in the south-east, but it has cross country too if you fancy giving that a go.

Meadows and Colleges, Cambridge

Set off from Granchester and take the route through the meadows into town, passing punts and the haunts of famous poets you arrive in Newnham where you cross the park to the Mill Pond.

From here you can tour the colleges through the city centre before taking a rest on Midsummer Common. Make your way through the old kite area of the city, and Fenners cricket field before heading back to Newnham and Granchester.

Flitch Way, Essex

Easy to ride trail along disused rail lines rich in countryside from Braintree to Great Dunmow. The route passes a 19th Century industrial centre. Victorian stations and plenty of wildlife. A traffic free route also means it’s suitable for everyone.

Constable Country, Essex

With Manningtree station just 2 miles away, it provides easy access to the start of this route in East Bergholt, which follows pretty Suffolk villages west to Polstead and then returns via Higham to finish with the wonderful setting of the Hay Waine – Flatford Mill. Most of this route is on country lanes.

Thetford Forest, Suffolk

Englands largest forest provides some excellent trail loops. Blue runs to black runs provide enough variety to satisfy most. The sandy soil makes for a forgiving surface, whilst there are opportunities to call in for refreshments after each trail as it takes you back to High Lodge.

Heath and Marsh, East Suffolk

This is a great way to take in what is known as the sunrise coast. Starting in Southwold you cross the barron heathland and river estuaries, pass the ancient town of Dunwich which has mainly washed out to sea and take in the Minsmere nature reserve. This is flatland with opportunities for good pub refreshments on route.