Top Hotels & Resorts for Cycling Breaks & Holidays
Celebrating Cycling Holidays this National Bike Week
This National Bike Week (9th June - 15th June 2025) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate two-wheeled travel, encouraging more people to discover the joy of cycling as a thrilling way to explore the world.
Cycling offers plenty of physical, mental, and environmental benefits, whether it’s a car-free commute or a scenic ride through nature on holiday. With our hotels and resorts enviably set in some of the UK’s most spectacular national parks, scenic countryside and historic cities, we’re highlighting our favourite biking hotspots this summer.
Aviemore Resort, Cairngorms National Park
For a Highland adventure in the great outdoors, look no further than Aviemore Resort and our self-catering accommodation at Spey Valley and Lochanhully.
Immerse yourself in a wilderness retreat like no other, where meandering family trails and adrenaline-rushed mountain biking can be sought in equal measure.
Some of the most picturesque cycle routes can be found here, featuring incredible loch, mountain and forest views, with Speyside Way and Old Logging Way ever popular.
Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa, Glentress Forest
Our golf and spa resort in Peebles lends itself to guests seeking a combination of relaxation with fun-filled sporting activity by the River Tweed.
Suitable for beginners and those looking for a gentler pace through to seasoned cyclists wanting to test their technical skills to the limit, Glentress Forest is a leading mountain biking destination and trail network known the world over.
Admire the majestic trees in the region with the Lower Green Route as you find your feet, while the Black Route at 28km blazes through steep climbs and exhilarating tracks.
Forest Hills Hotel & Resort, The Trossachs
A spellbinding setting across from Loch Ard sits our delightful hotel and resort in Aberfoyle, with surrounding mountains and wooded hills for esteemed company.
The ideal jump-off point for those not content with simply admiring the view, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park contains a veritable treasure trove of walking routes and cycle trails through breathtaking scenery and wildlife at your feet.
For an easier bike path suiting families looking for a safe, off-road experience, Loch Ard Loop offers a clockwise, 5.6km circuit of its pristine waters, while those looking for a challenge away from busy roads may want to opt for the Aberfoyle to Callander route.
Elmers Court, The New Forest
Journey to England’s South Coast to navigate over 100 miles of waymarked natural trails in New Forest National Park, with ancient woodland, heathland and a collection of charming local villages ensuring there’s plenty of opportunity to stop off en-route.
Whether you decide to bring your own bike or hire a mountain bike, hybrid or e-bike for the day from Lymington, look forward to trails catering to younger children and those using mobility scooters, ensuring everyone can take in this tranquil haven.
A top route you won’t want to miss here is the 14.8km Hawkhill Inclosure off-road trail, with other purpose-built mountain bike skills circuits available at Watchmoor Bike Park.
Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, Northumberland
Rural bliss and exemplary country living exist from our Georgian mansion near Morpeth, where 450 acres of private grounds and welcoming dining in Linden Tree Pub greet you after an extensive day of cycling in Northumberland National Park.
With your accommodation situated less than 30 minutes’ drive away from its forested fringes, delve into a dream cyclist retreat along notable trails such as the Red Squirrel Cycle Route - taking in the former Roman station of Bellingham and Greenhaugh village.
The area is famed for its collection of period estates and historic buildings you can visit while riding, set to the backdrop of a gloriously contrasting landscape.
Plas Talgarth Resort, Eryri National Park
Gaze over the hilly landscape at the southern tip of Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia) from your home from home self-catering lodges and apartments.
Embrace the freedom of being able to come and go as you please, with our dog-friendly resort ensuring that local walks and cycle rides can be enjoyed by the whole family.
This peaceful region is in no short supply of enthralling bike routes, with access to the likes of the traffic-free Mawddach Trail to the north for leisurely cycling, alongside the 56km Machynlleth to coastal Aberdyfi which passes through villages and forests.
Bath Spa Hotel, Bath
For a cycling getaway with an urban twist, venture to our luxurious spa hotel overlooking the elegant UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath - originally founded by the Romans as a thermal spa destination and now renowned for its neoclassical elegance.
Choose from a full range of bikes just a short walk from the hotel, where you can hire on a half-day or full-day basis for unique exploration of the city and nearby sites.
The alluring waterways inclusive of Kennet & Avon Canal are close by from your accommodation, which you can follow for a seamless family ride, or why not choose to navigate 13 miles of the Bristol & Bath Cycle Path along the old railway line.
