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Cycling Spots in the UK.
The road less ridden is usually the better one. Cycling spots reward those who leave the main route. Pullover's community has found 16 cycling spots in the UK — each one submitted with honest notes on parking, access and what to expect when you arrive. No sponsored listings, no tourist guides — just honest, community-led recommendations from people who've actually made the trip.
The Roaches
5.0 ★ (2 reviews)
Free roadside laybys beneath a dramatic gritstone ridge. Wild, free, and utterly brilliant.
STA-005
St Chad's Water
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Hidden in a spot, near Draycott in Derbyshire- this is a stunning local nature reserve. Built on a former gravel pit.
DRB-037
Elvaston Castle Country Park
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A stunning park, surrounding the amazing Elvaston Castle, which is often open to the public. With shows on nearby too
DRB-036
Ladybower Reservoir
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Vast reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. Submerged villages, Dambusters history, and big moorland views.
DRB-009
Lake Vyrnwy
Despite its name, Lake Vyrnwy, is a reservoir built by the Victorians to supply fresh water to Liverpool. It was once a village and you can sometimes see some of it when low water.
POW-006
Ogmore by sea
Fantastic coastal park up. Beach, rock pools, sand dunes
SGM-001
Waingroves Community Woodland
A little known gem of a well maintained community woodland and parkland
DRB-016
Sheepwash Car Park- Carsington Water
Stunning views of Carsington, away from the main visitor site
DRB-015
Cardinham Woods
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A 650-acre Forestry England wood in a stream valley ten minutes from Bodmin. Waymarked trails from the easy, all-ability Lady Vale Walk to longer climbs through old lead-mine workings and past an ancient clapper bridge. Cafe, toilets and parking on site. Pay-and-display car park.
CON-050
Claerwen Dam - Elan Valley
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Off the main Elan valley track. Rugged and remote
POW-004
Hafren Forest (Coedwig Hafren)
Magical forest walk to the source of the river severn. Get past the first 5 mins of boardwalk and hike to the source.
POW-007
Allestree Park
Stunning, 320-acre wide open park, with a 7-acre lake - full of wildlife.
DRB-035
Chilterns Countryside
Beautiful views over the chilterns. In the summer months, the sunsets are magical to watch and very peaceful.
BKM-001
Rother Valley Country Park
A park full of beautiful views, cafe and wildlife.
DRB-038
Portland Bill Lighthouse
A lighthouse at the edge of the coastline, with local walks, nearby quarry and snack shack
DOR-001
Shining Cliff Woods
Woodland walks with an interesting history
DRB-017
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Cardinham Woods
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A 650-acre Forestry England wood in a stream valley ten minutes from Bodmin. Waymarked trails from the easy, all-ability Lady Vale Walk to longer climbs through old lead-mine workings and past an ancient clapper bridge. Cafe, toilets and parking on site. Pay-and-display car park.
CON-050
St Chad's Water
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Hidden in a spot, near Draycott in Derbyshire- this is a stunning local nature reserve. Built on a former gravel pit.
DRB-037
Elvaston Castle Country Park
5.0 ★ (1 review)
A stunning park, surrounding the amazing Elvaston Castle, which is often open to the public. With shows on nearby too
DRB-036
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Frequently asked about cycling spots in the UK
Where are the best cycling spots in the UK?
Pullover has 16 cycling locations in the UK, all found and reviewed by real people who've been there. Browse the list above or switch to map view to find spots nearest to you.
Is there free parking at cycling spots in the UK?
8 of the 16 spots in the UK have free parking noted by the Pullover community. Always check local signage on arrival — conditions can change.
How do I find cycling spots near me in the UK?
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