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In the last few years we have found a number of excellent cycle paths or quiet back roads within the capabilities of the children. We initially used  a trailer bicycle for the youngest which was attached to the parent cycle until progressing to a larger model.  The children have now progressed to full sized models.

These trails are located in Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Peak District and Nottinghamshire.

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Scarborough to Whitby overlooking Robin Hood's Bay	Wetton Mill on the Manifold Trail

The trailer bicycle is a useful innovation where the capabilities of the children differ. Due to the length of the trailer arm it is better to get one which folds in half and fits in a standard car boot. They don't easily attach to a cycle rack! Also the parent cycle should be of a mountain bike variety with adequate adhesion and braking of paramount importance.

Don't forget to take all the basic equipment including helmets, tool kit [inner tube/puncture repair kit/alan keys/spanner], pump, first aid kit, waterproofs, drinks/food, cycle lock etc. A mobile phone would be useful in case of emergency.

Here are a few suggestions from the routes we have successfully completed and revisited!

Contents

• 1. York to Ricall (18 or 22 miles return)
• 2. Dalby Forest (13 miles circular)
• 3. High Peak Trail (22 miles return)
• 4. Tissington Trail (24 miles return)
• 5. Scarborough to Whitby (22 miles one way)
• 6. Grassington to Hubberholme (24 miles return)**
• 7. Ilkley to Bolton Abbey (13 miles return)**
• 8. Clumber park (8 miles circular)
• 9. Pateley Bridge to Scar House (22 miles return)*
• 10. Gisburn Forest (4, 7 or 10 miles circular)
• 11. Manifold Trail (20 miles return) *
• 12. Leeds to Saltaire (15 miles)
• 13. Lune Valley to Glasson Dock (20 miles return)*
• 14. Harland Way - Wetherby to Spofforth (8 miles return)

*using part off road and part quiet back roads

This site was last updated on 25-May-2020

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