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Here are some creative family biking activities. You’ll find ideas to inspire your next 'biking with kids' adventure regardless of your kid's age or cycling abilities.

Explore these charming historic towns and cities across the UK on a family-friendly cycling adventure. Each destination offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and beautiful scenery that’s perfect for a kids' bike ride. 

Check out our guide to help you plan your next family biking trip:

Explore the wonderful world of family cycling and how it can provide you with not only a great way to stay active but also bring your family closer together. It's time to pedal together! Grab your helmets and let's get started!

Spring is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy the beautiful weather than with a pedal-powered picnic? Cycling to your picnic spot adds extra adventure and fun for the whole family. Whether heading to a nearby park, a lakeside spot, or even a local field, a bike-friendly outdoor feast can be a memorable experience for everyone involved

Whether you prefer lochside adventures in Scotland or woodland wildlife sanctuaries in Cornwall, you can test out these select forest cycle routes that are family-friendly. Gather up the kids, pack a few sandwiches, and head out for a memorable family day.

Top 10 UK railway line gravel biking routes

Have you ever considered old railway lines for your gravel biking route? They really do make for a scenic ride! From the abandoned lines that meander through the beautiful countryside to the dismantled tracks that offer industrial heritage. These cycle paths provide mostly flat, off-road, traffic-free routes that are ideal for whole-family bike adventures.

In 1963, the Beeching Cuts, a plan to increase the efficiency of the National Railway system in Great Britain, devised a report to outline the underutilised stations and railway lines, with the end result being the closure of thousands of stations and their associated lines. However, over the coming decades, local authorities began to repurpose much of this land, with many of the lines being transformed into walking and cycling routes.

We take a look at the top 10 railway line gravel cycle routes in the UK