10 best walks and bike rides for children
Get out and about with a family bike ride or walk with these top cycle routes and off-road trails
Richmond Park, London - One of the most picturesque parks in London (there are quite a few in the capital - honest!) It's packed full of exotic plants, deer and cafes and you can avoid hills, so it should be easy for the whole family.
Troll Trail, Isle of Wight - The Troll Trail between Merstone and Shide is traffic-free and crosses many bridges - where all those trolls live, of course.
Cuckmere Haven, Sussex - This two-mile trail takes in the scenery of the Seven Sisters and ends up at a tranquil beach for a spot of shell collecting.
Phoenix Trail, Buckinghamshire - This trail runs from Princes Risborough to Thame with fabulous views of the Chiltern Hills along the way.
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire - Starting in the Cannop Valley, this circular family cycle trail follows an old railway route past plenty of great picnic sites.
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Flatford Mill to Dedham on the River Stour, Suffolk - Take a walk along the open water meadows along the banks of the River Stour where Constable was inspired to paint his famous oils.
Hopton Blue Trail, Shropshire - This one-kilometre cycling route is suitable for novices and young children. It is also close to the car park and picnic area. Tel: 01547 528753
Rutland Water, Rutland - There are 25 miles of coastline around this man-made lake, but take your walk close to Normanton Church Museum - a surreal vision.
Llyn Mair, Gwynedd, North Wales - An easy walk through the woodlands along the edge of the picturesque lake. You can even ride on the historic Ffestiniog Railway.
Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire - Walk through a deer park and along beautiful water garden in the historic Fountains Abbey.
Birnam Woods, Perthshire This is a gentle stroll from the pretty village of Birnam, taking in Beatrix Potter's garden, the lovely River Tay and Macbeth's famous oak tree, all along pushchair-friendly paths.
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