Bedgebury, Kent

This place has all you need for a muddy day out – showers, a hire centre and refreshments. You can choose between family-friendly trails and a hard-core ‘freeride’ course with jumps and North Shore to spice things up.

Crab and Winkle Way, Kent

From Canterbury West to Whitstable, this is mostly traffic free and passes through Blean Woods, one of the largest areas of ancient broadleaved woodland in southern Britain. Have a picnic at Winding Pond or save yourself for the delights of Whitstable Oyster Fishery Restaurant on the seafront.

Bewl Water and High Weald, Kent

A great route to take in views across the reservoir, hop fields and the Lamberhurst Vineyards. Start at the Bewl Water car park and head north/west to Hook Green. There are plenty of pubs, Bayham Abbey ruins and a castle on the route which takes in 5 miles of off-road.

The Hell of the Ashdowns, Kent/Sussex

Its not all pain and suffering. There will be pleasure, as you wend your way through the finest scenery that the North Downs, Weald of Kent, and Surrey & Sussex High Weald has to offer.

The route takes in some stunning byways, and will introduce you to picturesque country lanes that you never knew existed. Start in Knockholt Pound village and follows quiet lanes southwards through Sundrige, Brasted and up Toys Hill and on to the beautiful Hever Castle. You’ll also take in Ashdown Forest home of the legendary Pooh Bridge.

Lisburn to Jordanstown, via Belfast

This trail is traffic free with relatively flat and pleasing scenery. The Lagan and Lough cycle way is ideal for all family bikes and you can vary your distance by linking a return with one of the railway stations on the route.

The Lagan to the City Centre, Belfast

Set off from Whiteabbey and follow the River Lagan into the city where you pass used and disused docking facilities to end up in the vibrant centre where you can cross the river back and forth by bridge and take in Ormeau Park and the Botanic Gardens before returning on yourself.