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Cycling

Cycling is a fun activity for the whole family.  Listed here are just some of the places to cycle which are relatively easy and safe for children (as well as adults who are trying to keep up with the children!).

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Waterside The British Waterways website, Waterscape, is full of ideas for cycle routes.  You can insert your postcode and find what's near you.  Good for when you are on holiday too. Waterscape
 
West London  
Richmond Park Richmond Park is the largest open space in London covering almost 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres).  It has a dedicated cycle path, the only downside being that it can be quite busy. Richmond Park
 
North of London  
Trent Park Trent Park is in Cockfosters.  Most of the paths are nice and wide which make for easy cycling. Trent Park
Lea Valley Lea Valley is a nature reserve where you can cycle within the confines of the reserve or along the tow path of the canal.  Within the reserve, there are a number of bird lookouts which are fun to stop off to see what you can spot.

Lea Valley

 

 

East of London  
Epping Forest Epping Forest is the largest public open space in the London area, measuring 19km x 4km, two-thirds of which is wooded.  It has great trails for mountain bikes. Epping Forest

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