Over the school holidays, it can sometimes be difficult keeping the kids entertained. Luckily some of the best tourist attractions Britain has to offer are within easy reach of our National Cycle Network.
Travelling to a fun day out on foot or by bike can make sure that the journey is as memorable as the destination.ÌýThese rides and tourist attractions make for a great day out with the kids.Ìý
Here are our fab five days out within cycling and walking distance from the National Cycle Network.
1.Ìý, Cornwall
The traffic-freeÌýPentewan Trail takes you from St Austell to Mevagissey vis the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The fantastic 200-acre Lost Gardens of Heligan are amazing all year round. Here you can discoverÌýthe Victorian Productive Gardens, lush sub-tropical Jungle and their pioneering wildlife project.
2.Ìý, South Wales
TheÌýAfan Valley routeÌýtravels between Port Talbot and the gorgeous Afan Forest. Test your mettle at this world-class mountain bike centre which has a range of bike trails for all levels and abilities.
3.Ìý, Shropshire
TheÌýTelford to Ironbridge Gorge routeÌýtakes you to the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. It's a great day out and the heritage site isÌýnow home to 10 museums celebrating the social and industrial history of the area.
Some of the best tourist attractions Britain has to offer are within easy reach of our National Cycle Network.
4.Ìý, Cornwall
The Clay TrailsÌýare a great way to access this fantastic destination. The Eden Project, which offers discounts (and fast-track queueing) to people arriving on foot or by bike, is a famously popular visitor attraction. This scenic network ofÌýclay trails first opened in March 2005 and there are four to choose from.Ìý
5.Ìý, Scotland
TheÌýForth and Clyde Canal trailÌýlinks Glasgow to Falkirk providing a wonderful, flat traffic-free walking and cycling route across central Scotland. The highlight of this route is the famous Falkirk Wheel, the world's first and only rotating boat lift which connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.