Five Family Cycling Destinations
If you are looking for a fun and active holiday to take with the family this Easter then why not consider hopping on your bikes? Peddling through picturesque scenery can be a fun way for a family to bond this spring. Plan a route, take your time, and stop frequently to take photographs, grab a drink and a snack, or visit an interesting historic or cultural site. If you are looking for inspiration for cycling locations, here are a few fantastic European options:
Liguria, Italy:
There are plenty of stunningly scenic cycle tours in the Liguria region of Italy. Why not take in the Cinque Terre - five picture perfect villages along a dramatic and rugged coastline. The cycling is interesting and varied, and the views are breathtaking. Plus there will be plenty of exquisite food to eat at the end of each day.
Tour de Manche, England and France:
This cycle route, spanning the English Channel, could be the perfect mix of cycling, culture, history and scenic coastline. This is the perfect epic journey for an adventurous family. It covers over 1200km in its route along minor back roads and green ways through pretty countryside and a pleasant coastline.
Coast and Castles Route, England and Scotland:
This route is perfect for history lovers. It travels up the east coast of Northumberland, in the North of England, past crumbling castles, ancient ruins and historic towns, over the border into Southern Scotland, where it continues to follow the rugged coastline all the way up to Edinburgh. The route is hardly ever out of sight of the wild North Sea, but there are plenty of places to stop en route and plenty to entertain the whole family along the way.
Romantic Road, Germany:
A number of scenic off-road routes link up to take you on this long-distance trail linking historic sites and mediaeval cities. The route is around 440km long, but most of the stages are, surprisingly, relatively flat. The tourist offices suggest that this can be split into ten stages, so for a family, two weeks might be a good length of time to take, in order to be able to visit many of the fairytale locations on this magical route.
Croatian Islands:
There are many, many islands dotted in the Adriatic off the Croatian Coast. Quite a few of them are perfect for exploration by bike. So why not come to these sunny islands before they are invaded by the summertime crowds? Cycle between quaint fishing ports, yacht-filled harbours and olive, oak and pine trees and relax and play on lovely beaches.
There are many different places perfect for cycling holidays this spring so why don't you dust off those bikes after the winter and get out there to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Europe at your own pace? You are bound to have many adventures along the route, you will get the kids unplugged from their technology, and you will all have plenty to talk about and many memories to share.
Liguria, Italy:
There are plenty of stunningly scenic cycle tours in the Liguria region of Italy. Why not take in the Cinque Terre - five picture perfect villages along a dramatic and rugged coastline. The cycling is interesting and varied, and the views are breathtaking. Plus there will be plenty of exquisite food to eat at the end of each day.
Tour de Manche, England and France:
This cycle route, spanning the English Channel, could be the perfect mix of cycling, culture, history and scenic coastline. This is the perfect epic journey for an adventurous family. It covers over 1200km in its route along minor back roads and green ways through pretty countryside and a pleasant coastline.
Coast and Castles Route, England and Scotland:
This route is perfect for history lovers. It travels up the east coast of Northumberland, in the North of England, past crumbling castles, ancient ruins and historic towns, over the border into Southern Scotland, where it continues to follow the rugged coastline all the way up to Edinburgh. The route is hardly ever out of sight of the wild North Sea, but there are plenty of places to stop en route and plenty to entertain the whole family along the way.
Romantic Road, Germany:
A number of scenic off-road routes link up to take you on this long-distance trail linking historic sites and mediaeval cities. The route is around 440km long, but most of the stages are, surprisingly, relatively flat. The tourist offices suggest that this can be split into ten stages, so for a family, two weeks might be a good length of time to take, in order to be able to visit many of the fairytale locations on this magical route.
Croatian Islands:
There are many, many islands dotted in the Adriatic off the Croatian Coast. Quite a few of them are perfect for exploration by bike. So why not come to these sunny islands before they are invaded by the summertime crowds? Cycle between quaint fishing ports, yacht-filled harbours and olive, oak and pine trees and relax and play on lovely beaches.
There are many different places perfect for cycling holidays this spring so why don't you dust off those bikes after the winter and get out there to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Europe at your own pace? You are bound to have many adventures along the route, you will get the kids unplugged from their technology, and you will all have plenty to talk about and many memories to share.
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