If you love easy cycling from your campsite, these are some of our favourite UK spots. Each one is close to, if not ON traffic-free routes, making them perfect for relaxed rides without busy roads or complicated planning.
From old railway lines to canal paths and forest tracks, these are simple, scenic places where you can park up and head straight out on your bike.
Our Top 10 Picks
📍 Drummindon Trout Farm
A peaceful base with access to a classic railway-line route, ideal for easy, scenic riding.
📍 Glen Nevis Caravan Park
A stunning Highland setting with miles of waterside paths and dramatic scenery.
📍 Middleton Top Campsite
A great location for exploring one of Derbyshire’s most popular converted railway trails.
📍 Thurlmoor Farm
Trans Pennine Trail (Thurgoland Tunnel) 🚴♀️
Quiet countryside access with a section of the Trans Pennine Trail nearby, including historic tunnel sections.
📍 Lady Margaret’s Park (C&MC)
Llangollen Canal & Pontcysyllte Aqueduct 🚴♂️
One of the most iconic canal cycling areas in the UK, with incredible views from the aqueduct.
📍 The Station CL, Attlebridge
Marriott’s Way 🚴
A Norfolk favourite, offering long, flat riding through countryside and woodland.
📍 Whitby Holiday Park
Cinder Track 🚴♀️
Coastal views and easy access to the old railway line between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay.
📍 Tarka Trail Camping
Tarka Trail 🚴♂️
A well-known Devon route following rivers, estuaries, and peaceful countryside.
📍 Sourton Down Campsite
Granite Way 🚴
A scenic Devon trail linking Okehampton to Lydford, ideal for relaxed riding.
📍 Black Knowl Club Site
Brockenhurst to Burley Railway Line 🚴♀️
Right in the heart of the New Forest with endless off-road cycling options.
🚐 Why we love these spots
All of these campsites are close to traffic-free cycling trails, meaning you can:
- Set off straight from your pitch
- Avoid busy roads
- Enjoy relaxed, scenic rides
- Explore more without driving first
They’re simple, accessible, and perfect for low-stress cycling adventures.
🚴♀️ Where do you like to cycle?
We’re always adding to this list as we discover new places. If you’ve got any favourite campsites near great traffic-free routes, we’d love to hear them, leave us a comment below 👇
