The post Britain’s best cycling routes appeared first on Active Recreation.
]]>The picturesque scenery of the Peak District on the majestic Tissington Trail. The 13-mile (21km) trail is suitable for families and offers majestic views of the lushly vegetated green valleys of White Peak near Alsop, not to mention the serene atmosphere of the amazing village of Tissington: the perfect place for a lunch break.
Beautiful forests, vast heathlands and sand dunes along the coastline – Exmoor is everything. The Exmoor cycle route is a 60-mile route through some of Exmoor’s most beautiful countryside and is a wonderful way to explore the Devonshire countryside. On leaving Minehead you’ll pass through lovely chestnut woodland and along the North Devon coastline, overlooking the South Wales coastline across Bristol Bay. It’s worth noting that the route winds through high hills, so you should be physically prepared for the ride.
The rolling hills of South Downs National Park are some of Britain’s most scenic. Colorful fields and meadows, hardwood forests, and sheep in the pastures abound here. And to even the score, there are also country pubs. South Downs Way is the 160km National Trail between Winchester and Eastbourne. It is the only national trail that is open to cycling. So you can choose to do your own stretch or cover the whole distance in a weekend.
Lôn Las Cymru (external link) – or the more prosaic name “National Cycle Route 8” – runs through the heart of Wales, from Anglesey to Cardiff, through the Wye Valley, Snowdonia National Park and the Cambrian Mountains. It is divided into two parts, north and south, totaling over 300 miles. As you may have guessed, it is not for beginners. However, if you are an experienced cyclist who is used to challenging trails, this is the most worthwhile trail of all. You’ll ride through high mountains, bright green valleys and forests, old carriage tracts and railroad tracks – a real adventure. What to say about the beautiful pictures.
The Yorkshire Valleys have many calling cards, and one of them will be of particular interest to cyclists, because this is where the famous Tour de France race starts on 5 July this year. The landscape of the Valleys are ancient river valleys with high impressive hills. They are dotted with old structures and masonry walls of many villages and towns, and even the occasional castle (external link). It’s any cyclist’s dream. The route of the two valleys is challenging, but if you can conquer it, you won’t regret it. This trail braids the northern part of the Valleys, also known as the suburb of Eriot (after the famous writer (external link) who wrote his books here). It stretches east through Wensleydale Valley and west through Swailsdale Valley, offering steep climbs and downhill runs amid stunning beauty.
The post Britain’s best cycling routes appeared first on Active Recreation.
]]>The post Outdoor activities in the UK appeared first on Active Recreation.
]]>The post Outdoor activities in the UK appeared first on Active Recreation.
]]>The post Isle of Wight, England appeared first on Active Recreation.
]]>One of the most beautiful places for cycling many call the Isle of Wight, which is located in the Channel, 8 km off the coast of Hampshire, England. The island has a rich history, in the V century it even held the status of a nominally independent kingdom. The nature and architecture of the buildings of this paradise place are convenient to explore exactly at a measured pace of cycling. Mysterious caves and bizarre rocks along with beautiful beaches, ancient castles and churches make a beautiful picture for rest and cycling.
Having a relatively small size (about 40 kilometers wide and 20 kilometers long), the island is full of beautiful views and landscapes. Among the sights of the island worth noting, above all, the chalk cliffs “Eagle”, a working steam railroad, opened back in 1875, the famous Osborne House, a palace in the Italian style, where Queen Victoria died in 1901, and the military museum in the town of Cowes.
The island is often called “Little England” for its tradition and measured way of life, and the wildlife along with man-made wonders attracts sea and biking enthusiasts every year.
So when you want to experience something new and unexplored, consider the beauty of nature and historical sites, be sure to take your iron horse and visit a paradise place with a rich history, interesting traditions and beautiful scenery – the Isle of Wight, England.
The post Isle of Wight, England appeared first on Active Recreation.
]]>