Read our guide for the best family bike rides in the Cotswolds; enjoy our selection of scenic bike rides in the Cotswolds to enjoy with your kids.
If you are looking for child friendly bike rides, with beautiful countryside views and perfect pit stops, then look no further!
In this guide, we’ll delve into some of the best family-friendly bike ride routes, offering easy and scenic cycling in the Cotswolds for riders of all ages and skill levels. So, dust off those helmets, pump up those tires, and get ready to ride!
Stroud Valleys Trail
8.5k / 5 miles (each way)
A beautiful traffic free cycling route perfect for families. Follow this cycle path near Stroud in Gloucestershire along the old railway line from Stonehouse to Nailsworth. With great views of the Cotswolds and a flat, wide surface to ride this is a perfect route for little ones.
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
8.5 k / 5 miles
This cycle route is great for families as it is flat and traffic free, following the canal side path. The route takes you past 2 pretty and historic aqueducts, the picturesque wildlife haven of Barton Farm Country Park, and finally ends in the beautiful Cotswold town on Bradford on Avon.
Gloucester Bike Park
A variety of trails of various distances
417 Bike Park near Gloucester is a private outdoor biking park. There are various trails to try in this dedicated mountain bike park, complete with kids track and an indoor pump track. Based on the stunning Crickley Hill in Gloucestershire.
Sharpness Canal Trail
13.1 k / 8.2 miles
Cycle the flat, easy path past beautiful views of the Cotswold scenery along this pretty section of the canal, starting at historic Gloucester docks, riding all the way to the idyllic waterways of Saul Junction.
Cycle Trails Near by:
While Technically outside of the Cotswolds, these trails are located very close to the border of the Cotswold are of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer great cycling and scenery for all the family.
Colliers Trail: Radstock to Great Elm
9.4 k / 5.9 miles (each way)
This traffic free, mainly flat route is perfect for kids, and takes you through the beautiful countryside of Somerset with very pretty views.
Stratford Greenway
7.5 k / 4.7 miles
The Stratford Greenway is located in Warwickshire and runs from Stratford Upon Avon to Long Marsden. This disused railway line has become a haven for wildlife, with lovely views of the pretty Warwickshire countryside. It’s the perfect cycle route for families as it is well surfaced, flat, and traffic free. It even has two cafes and a playground, for a perfect stop at the end of your day cycling together.
Forest of Dean Family Trail
14.5 k / 9 miles
The Forest of Dean family cycle trail, also known as the Colliers Trail, is an old railway track that has been resurfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities. The stunning woodland paths of the Forest of Dean make for a super fun family bike ride in nature.
Have you tried any of the cycling trails yet? Let us know your favourites in the comments!
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