Cycling Trails

Nottinghamshire has loads of fantastic cycle trails, making it a great place to visit for cyclists of all abilities. 

Whether you prefer mountain biking and off-roading, gentle country lane exploration, or bike tours covering unexpected spots, hidden gems, and the best routes for all abilities, we have it all. For a bit of off-road cycling, Sherwood Forest is an ideal destination. You can easily get around this vast and beautiful area with no roads to worry about and the many bridleways and cycle paths make the forest well connected.

The Ancient Sherwood Route and the Adventure Pine Route are both approximately 20 miles long, the route is designed to take a day when incorporated with planned stop offs for refreshments, activities and enjoying the attractions. There are three road crossing points en-route and a further two within Clumber Park.

If you're a road cycling fan, Nottinghamshire’s many winding country lanes, and quaint villages and towns have a great network of roads connecting them all together, meaning you’re never far away from the next great attraction or beauty spot to admire. If you’ve explored Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park already, then just a stone’s throw away is Edwinstowe, teeming with shops, cafes and restaurants in the heart of the countryside. It’s the perfect stop-off point to rest the legs and take in one of the county’s most picturesque locations.

To make finding your perfect trail as easy as possible, we’ve pulled together a great selection of routes in varying abilities. With printable downloads they are super accessible so that you never need to struggle when it comes to picking that next great adventure. Check out Family Cycling Routes for trails that suit all ages, Road Routes that take you through market towns and villages, and Off-Road Routes which pass through the heart of the countryside.

The National Cycle Network

The National Cycle Network passes through Nottinghamshire. In particular, Sustrans route 6 takes visitors through Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Pines before heading up to Clumber Park. For more information you can visit the Sustrans website.

Cycle Routes

Take a look at some of the beautiful cycle routes Nottinghamshire has to offer, which can be found by clicking on the links in the green boxes to the right of this page.

Zig Zag Bike Tours

Zig Zag are a tour company specialising in urban exploration and sustainable holidays by bike, foot, and train. They offer a range of experiences around Nottingham and the Midlands combining local history and curiosities, art and architecture, politics and culture, food and drinks – all at a leisurely pace. The opportunities to explore and celebrate meaningful local history are endless!

Thir bike rides and walks are researched in detail and delivered by professionals that take care of finding unexpected spots, hidden gems, and the best routes for all abilities. Anything can become a micro adventure, from a stroll around the Lace Market to train hopping up the Derwent Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

For more information, click here. Or see a list of all their upcoming events here.

Bikes Love You

Supplied by the amazing team at Zig Zag Bike Tours, visit the Bikes Love You website for some free cycle trails. Whether you plan to follow them or let them inspire you, browse these classic leisure rides to see what’s on offer in Nottinghamshire and beyond. The routes are designed to slow you down, keep you off main roads and pass by places of interest and historical curiosities, including food and drink stops to stimulate your mind, your stomach, and your legs!