Cycling & mountain bike holidays in the UK

Cycling & mountain bike holidays in the UK

Explore the forest on two wheels.

Forest Holidays

Cycling holidays in the UK

Fresh air, total freedom and time to just...be. Choose a long-distance cycling expedition or a family mountain biking holiday, nothing says adventure like biking through the great outdoors. Explore beautiful countryside and coastlines or challenge yourself with epic mountain biking trails hidden deep in the forest. Wherever your love of cycling takes you, a Forest Holiday has it covered.

Psst... don’t forget to pre-book bike hire

Book bikes at the same time as your break so they’re ready for when you get here

  • Adult bike hire options

    Adult bike hire options

    Break hire from £32

    Day hire from £18

    On your bike. Nowhere to be. Just miles of forest to uncover. Fresh air and freedom. Spectacular views as you go. Hire one of our bikes from us for your whole break and there’ll be a helmet and bike lock for you too. Excludes Glentress Forest and Sherwood Forest.

    Pre-book break bike hire

    Beddgelert bike hire

    Beddgelert bike hire

    3 & 4 nights from £45

    7 nights from £65

    10 - 14 nights from £100

    Beddgelert Forest and Snowdonia National Park offer the perfect backdrop for cycling. There's an abundance of trails across varied terrain, giving something for everyone.

    Pre-book bikes at Beddgelert

    Children's bike hire

    Children's bike hire

    Break hire from £28

    Day hire from £15

    Hire one of our child bikes from us for a day or your whole break and there’ll be a helmet and bike lock for you too. The small bike frame is 12 inches which is suitable for children aged about 5-9 years old. The large bike frame is 13 inches which is suitable for those children aged about 8-11.

    Pre-book child bike hire

    Electric Bikes at Beddgelert

    Electric Bikes at Beddgelert

    Day hire from £28

    Pre-book your e-bikes online for an exciting two-wheel adventure. There's an abundance of trails across varied terrain, giving something for everyone. We have small, medium and large frame sizes available to choose from. Exclusive to Beddgelert. 

    Pre-book electric bikes

    Family bike accessories

    Family bike accessories

    Bike tag-along from £20

    Bike trailer from £25

    Child bike seat from £10

    Our forests are simply the perfect backdrop for cycling. Winding woodland trails. Fresh air and freedom. Spectacular views as you go.    From tag-alongs to children bike seats, we have all you need to take the whole family on an adventure. Also available at Beddgelert.

    Pre-book bike accessories

Exclusive offer. You don't want to miss this!

Exclusive offer. You don't want to miss this!

Cover more ground this winter and explore the forest on two wheels. Pre-book bikes for your whole break and save up to 30%.

Just pre-book in my account and pick up when you arrive. Available to pre-book on breaks from 4 November 2024 - 24 February 2025.

Find out about forest trails at each of our locations

Cycling in England

Discover cycling holidays at Cropton and Keldy, North Yorkshire

Explore epic coastlines, The North York Moors National Park and complete your break with a day trip to Dalby Forest.

Discover cycling holidays at Delamere Forest, Cheshire

Explore meres and mosses, uncover every corner of the woodland and complete your break taking in the views at Old Pale Hill.

Discover cycling holidays at Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

Explore winding forest trails, channel your inner Robin Hood and complete your break with a day out at Sherwood Pines. 

Discover cycling holidays at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Discover breath-taking mountain views along the famous Verderers’ Trail. Take on the ‘Iron Chicken' and ‘Blue String Pudding’ before the final thrilling descent or test your skills along The Freeminer Trail.

Discover cycling holidays at Thorpe Forest, Norfolk

There are tons of easy woodland trails to explore on-location and even more to uncover just 15 mins away at Threford Forest, with plenty of great trails including The Green Shepherd Trail

Discover cycling holidays at Blackwood Forest, Hampshire

Explore Hampshire's coutryside, cycle around Winchester and complete your break with a day trip to The New Forest.

Discover cycling holidays at Deerpark, Cornwall

Enjoy family friendly cycling trails in Cornwall, from an explosive tin mining and gunpowder history to peaceful valleys filled with wildlife.

Cycling in Wales

Discover cycling holidays at Beddgelert, Snowdonia

Explore the forest and uncover the beauty of Snowdonia National Park where you'll find some of the best mountain biking routes in North Wales. 

Our cabins at Beddgelert are situated on the Lon Gwyrfai Path, offering breath-taking views of the mountains and valleys situated on the Welsh Highland Railway route so you can hop on a train back if you feel like taking it easy. 

Discover cycling holidays at Garwnant, Brecon Beacons

With the entire Brecon Beacons at your feet, our cabins are an incredible base for exploring on your bike and discovering stunning views as you go.

Cycling in Scotland

Discover cycling holidays at Ardgartan, Loch Long

Visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, catch a glimpse of the Arrochar Alps and look out for native Scottish wildlife as you explore. Experience a range of cycling trails for all ages, one of our favourites is The Old Military Road, take in three lochs and catch the waterbus back across Lock Lomond.

Discover cycling holidays at Strathyre, Ben Ledi

Visit Loch Katrine, take in the views along the Duke's Pass and explore some of the wilder spots of the Trossachs. This beautiful route should only take a couple of hours, enjoy the return journey - cruising the loch on the Sir Walter Scott or the Lady of the Lake steamship back to your cabin. 

Infographic detailing bike frame sizes for adult, large child and small child bicycles.

Our bike frames sizing guide

Recommended food options for cycling holidays

The Essentials Collection
£98
The Essentials Collection

Deluxe Welcome Hamper
£65
Deluxe Welcome Hamper

Burger Night Pack
From £28.50
Burger Night Pack

Pizza Night Pack
From £36
Pizza Night Pack

Afternoon Tea
from £39.90
Afternoon Tea

Nocturnal Adventure
from £10
Nocturnal Adventure

September - March

Archery
From £24
Archery

Air Rifle
From £24
Air Rifle

Adult bike hire
From £18
Adult bike hire

Premium Spa
From £155
Premium Spa


Time to recharge

Savour the simplicity of sleeping under a forest canopy on your mountain bike holidays. Our range of cabins suits everyone from solo-travellers and families to large cycling groups, so you can create a ‘home from home’ feel in your very own woodland haven.

Make the most of your downtime and soak in your personal outdoor hot tub underneath a canopy of trees, fire up the barbecue or add-on some treats for the ultimate reward after a day on your bicycle. Whether you want to hit high-octane trails or enjoy a laid back cycling holiday, choose from 12 forest locations and plan a cycling break to look forward to.

 

Mountain bike holidays in the forest

Take two wheels and discover the beauty of the  most breathtaking natural spaces. From mountains and lochs to woodland to moors, our locations are close to some of the best long-distance cycling routes and mountain bike trails in the country. All our locations are close to points on the Sustrans National Cycle Network, a UK-wide network made up of over 5000 miles of signed paths and routes - many of which are traffic-free. Perfect for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. You can even find our cabins nestled within the best landscapes for mountain biking in the world, from the mountains of Snowdonia to hidden tracks in the Forest of Dean and Sherwood Forest. Advanced mountain bikers will also love the coastal Cinder Track in North Yorkshire (close to Cropton and Keldy) and the beautiful South Downs Way in Hampshire which is near our cabins in Blackwood Forest.