UK Route Guides – Get Inspired & Get Outside

Discover great outdoor activity ideas and detailed uk route guides from OS Maps to follow. Inspiration for finding new UK hiking routes, running trails, cycling routes and even your next paddle adventure.

  • Cycling

Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

North West
13 km / 8 miles

The Lake District is a hub for adventure, whether you’re looking for multi-day hikes or just escaping for a few hours. It’s also home to some amazing gravel tracks and quiet lanes that are perfect for getting out on the mountain bike.

King Alfred's Way Route
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Cycling King Alfred’s Way

South East
352 km / 219 miles

The King Alfred’s Way is a 350km circular off-road cycling route that will take you back in time. Combining beautiful rural scenery with some of Britain’s most iconic historic sites and four National Trails this ride makes a great bikepacking adventure.

The Trafalgar Way Cycling route on map
  • Cycling
  • OS Champions

Cycling The Trafalgar Way

South East
461 km / 286 miles

Taking on 288 miles/461km of cycling, Kate Jamieson takes us on her adventure from Falmouth to London along The Trafalgar Way.

Great cycling for all at Rutland Water - route map
  • Cycling

Great cycling for all at Rutland Water

East Midlands
41 km / 25 miles

Rutland might be England’s smallest county but it’s motto of ‘much in little’ certainly holds true. Lovely scenery, plenty of wildlife, and great cycling are all on offer during this relaxing ride around Rutland Water.

Upper Wensleydale bike route map
  • Cycling
  • Family activities

Family bike ride adventure

Yorks & Humber
14.4 km / 9 miles

​With another school holiday rapidly approaching the universal question of parents everywhere is again heard… ​How do we keep the kids entertained this school holiday? ​​Why not consider turning a simple family bike ride into an adventure!

  • Cycling
  • OS Champions

Bike exploring: Invasion of Hurst Castle

South East
15 km / 9 miles

Pennington to Hurst Castle Loop. Just under 10 miles of easy going bike trail, quiet roads and shingle/pebble beach. A great all year ride, suitable for families however the final spit section maybe a challenge for smaller legs and wheels.

  • Cycling

Bike exploring: Electric Mountain Bike Adventure

11.4 km / 7 miles

As part of #BigBikeRevival and #BikeWeek2018, Helen Pollard takes us on an electric mountain bike route from Castle Bolton to Askrigg.

  • Cycling

Bike exploring: Help for Heroes

15 km / 9 miles

OS GetOutside Champion, Helen Pollard, takes us on a great Mountain Bike (MTB) route used as part of the delivery of MTB leadership training to Phoenix House staff in collaboration with Cycling UK.

  • Cycling
  • Running
  • Walking

In Hope for a family adventure

Yorks & Humber
11 km / 7 miles

Ideal for families – a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.

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