Four Ideas For Fabulous Cycling Holidays
Here are a few excellent suggestions for tours that will refresh and inspire you.
Cycle around Suffolk's heritage coast
There are few stretches of coastline in the UK that are as unspoilt as those in Suffolk. Compared to other parts of the country, Suffolk's shoreline is relatively undeveloped and home instead to stony beaches, crumbling cliffs, crashing waves and wide-open skies.
Bike tours in Suffolk are ideal for those looking for a gentle cycling holiday. With mostly flat terrain and plenty of off-road cycling paths it is a good holiday choice for the occasional cyclist.
Cycling holidays on the Suffolk coast will appeal to those who appreciate a quiet pace of life, country pubs and the restorative effects of sea air. Highlights of the area include a visit to Southwold where the Adnams beer is brewed; the concert hall at Snape, which is world famous for its classical performances and art exhibitions and the fish and chips at Dunwich - served up in a hut next to the beach.
Enjoy relatively flat biking in Norfolk
Norfolk is famous for being flat, but this does not mean it is boring. Consisting primarily of arable land, cycling tours of Norfolk take in wonderfully peaceful countryside, quaint old villages and bustling market towns along the way.
The Norfolk coastline is also a must-see. Offering some 90 miles of the most beautiful scenery and beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles, it stretches right round from The Wash to the old harbour town of Lowestoft.
The ancient Peddars Way from the Brecks to the north Norfolk coast crosses heath lands that are full of wild life. Much of the route passes through an area of outstanding natural beauty and thanks to the gentle gradients of the area the cycleway is perfect for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Follow quiet lanes just inland from the coast and around every corner you will see yet more breathtaking scenery.
The north Norfolk coast plays host to an abundance of resident and migratory bird life and the seal sanctuary at Blakeney Point is home to one of the largest colonies on the east coast. Also in this area, not far from Burnham Market is Burnham Thorpe, the birthplace of Lord Nelson. Here you will the Lord Nelson pub, where a warm welcome, real ale and hearty local food awaits you after a long day in the saddle.
See Venice by bike
The enthusiastic modern art collector Peggy Guggenheim once wrote of Venice "Venice is not only a city of fantasy and freedom. It is also a city of joy and pleasure" and you can experience this first-hand on a Venice cycling tour.
Cycling holidays in Venice and Venetia are ideal for couples that like active holidays. Surrounded by historic architecture, a maze of canals, antique markets and beautiful gardens Venice is the ideal city for a romantic break that you will remember forever. A great place to start is Mestre, just outside of Venice, where you can take a short cruise on the Grand Canal by "vaporetto" or waterbus. Venice is then just a short cycle away across the Freedom Bridge.
Highlights of the city include San Marco, a square at the centre of the city, which attracts millions of tourists every year and the Ponte di Rialto - a bridge in the commercial heart of the city. Around this bridge you will find vendors selling souvenirs, a famous fruit and vegetable market, the city's oldest church and the Gallery of Modern Art.
There is plenty to see in the wider area too. Cycle to Abano Terme for a relaxing thermal bath or explore the ancient city of Padua by bike, the setting for Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew. There is so much to see in this region and combined with warm sunshine, gentle cycling and delicious Italian cuisine, it will provide the ideal break to recharge your batteries and spend some time with loved ones.
Cycle through breathtaking scenery in Austria
Any cycling trip in Austria would be incomplete without the inclusion of at least part of the River Danube. A route from Passau to Vienna (another of Shakespeare's favourites) will take in some of the most beautiful scenery to be found in this part of the world. Hotels in the area are varied in quality, offering 2 to 4 star accommodation.
A cycling tour of the Salzkammergut or Austrian Lake District seems an unlikely destination for a gentle and relaxing cycling holiday, since it is a naturally mountainous region. However you can take the strain out of cycling in the area, by including a number of journeys by boat or train. This will enable you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views, rather than have your breath taken away through the demands of cycling exertion. The historic and quite beautiful city of Salzberg, once home to the composer W A Mozart, is well worth a visit and there is a wide range of accommodation on offer here to cater for all budgets.
Cycle around Suffolk's heritage coast
There are few stretches of coastline in the UK that are as unspoilt as those in Suffolk. Compared to other parts of the country, Suffolk's shoreline is relatively undeveloped and home instead to stony beaches, crumbling cliffs, crashing waves and wide-open skies.
Bike tours in Suffolk are ideal for those looking for a gentle cycling holiday. With mostly flat terrain and plenty of off-road cycling paths it is a good holiday choice for the occasional cyclist.
Cycling holidays on the Suffolk coast will appeal to those who appreciate a quiet pace of life, country pubs and the restorative effects of sea air. Highlights of the area include a visit to Southwold where the Adnams beer is brewed; the concert hall at Snape, which is world famous for its classical performances and art exhibitions and the fish and chips at Dunwich - served up in a hut next to the beach.
Enjoy relatively flat biking in Norfolk
Norfolk is famous for being flat, but this does not mean it is boring. Consisting primarily of arable land, cycling tours of Norfolk take in wonderfully peaceful countryside, quaint old villages and bustling market towns along the way.
The Norfolk coastline is also a must-see. Offering some 90 miles of the most beautiful scenery and beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles, it stretches right round from The Wash to the old harbour town of Lowestoft.
The ancient Peddars Way from the Brecks to the north Norfolk coast crosses heath lands that are full of wild life. Much of the route passes through an area of outstanding natural beauty and thanks to the gentle gradients of the area the cycleway is perfect for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Follow quiet lanes just inland from the coast and around every corner you will see yet more breathtaking scenery.
The north Norfolk coast plays host to an abundance of resident and migratory bird life and the seal sanctuary at Blakeney Point is home to one of the largest colonies on the east coast. Also in this area, not far from Burnham Market is Burnham Thorpe, the birthplace of Lord Nelson. Here you will the Lord Nelson pub, where a warm welcome, real ale and hearty local food awaits you after a long day in the saddle.
See Venice by bike
The enthusiastic modern art collector Peggy Guggenheim once wrote of Venice "Venice is not only a city of fantasy and freedom. It is also a city of joy and pleasure" and you can experience this first-hand on a Venice cycling tour.
Cycling holidays in Venice and Venetia are ideal for couples that like active holidays. Surrounded by historic architecture, a maze of canals, antique markets and beautiful gardens Venice is the ideal city for a romantic break that you will remember forever. A great place to start is Mestre, just outside of Venice, where you can take a short cruise on the Grand Canal by "vaporetto" or waterbus. Venice is then just a short cycle away across the Freedom Bridge.
Highlights of the city include San Marco, a square at the centre of the city, which attracts millions of tourists every year and the Ponte di Rialto - a bridge in the commercial heart of the city. Around this bridge you will find vendors selling souvenirs, a famous fruit and vegetable market, the city's oldest church and the Gallery of Modern Art.
There is plenty to see in the wider area too. Cycle to Abano Terme for a relaxing thermal bath or explore the ancient city of Padua by bike, the setting for Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew. There is so much to see in this region and combined with warm sunshine, gentle cycling and delicious Italian cuisine, it will provide the ideal break to recharge your batteries and spend some time with loved ones.
Cycle through breathtaking scenery in Austria
Any cycling trip in Austria would be incomplete without the inclusion of at least part of the River Danube. A route from Passau to Vienna (another of Shakespeare's favourites) will take in some of the most beautiful scenery to be found in this part of the world. Hotels in the area are varied in quality, offering 2 to 4 star accommodation.
A cycling tour of the Salzkammergut or Austrian Lake District seems an unlikely destination for a gentle and relaxing cycling holiday, since it is a naturally mountainous region. However you can take the strain out of cycling in the area, by including a number of journeys by boat or train. This will enable you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views, rather than have your breath taken away through the demands of cycling exertion. The historic and quite beautiful city of Salzberg, once home to the composer W A Mozart, is well worth a visit and there is a wide range of accommodation on offer here to cater for all budgets.
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