Cycling holidays in the UK and Europe have never been easier for families, with trails to suit every ability from tots to teens.
Europe’s well-established cycling networks include dozens of child-friendly routes to help active families turn a weekend pastime into a thrilling holiday. Whether circling Alpine lakes, following the disused lines of once great railways, tracking the continent’s biggest rivers or hurtling downhill at dedicated adventure centres, there’s a trip for every age and ability.
Just south of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, BikePark Wales has over 40 mountain bike trails slaloming down 1,200 acres of forested hillside. The park’s new ‘Ticket to Ride’, launched this Easter to run in school holidays, includes bike and kit hire plus four hours on beginner level runs. Beyond the park, families can try several other paths, such as the waterside Taff Trail from Brecon to Brynich Lock.Cycling level: beginner — cycle as far as you like each day, with ferry hops for added fun.
The full Danube Cycle Path, covering eight countries and around 750 miles, is a bit ambitious for a family break, but bite-sized sections are ideal for even the youngest riders. One of the best is the Austrian segment from Linz to Vienna, following the flat riverside path through ancient towns, exploring crumbling castle ruins along the way.
The lure of pizza and gelato at the day’s end will keep youngsters pedalling hard on this tour across northern Italy, from the tranquil waters of Lake Garda to the gondolas of Venice’s canals. In between, riders cling close to the Adige River, passing through historic Verona, where young thespians can explore the giant central Roman amphitheatre and call up to the balcony that inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
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