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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 | |
| London Cycling maps | Order free maps from this Transport for London site | London Cycling | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
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| Gosling Park | Experience track cycling at this impressive sports centre | Welwyn Garden City | |
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| 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 | |
| Redbridge Cycle Centre | It has purpose built road & off road tracks to give you a great cycling experience in a car free environment. So whether you are looking for a great day out for the whole family, big air on your BMX or an area for training then Redbridge Cycling Centre is the place for you | Hoggs Hill |
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