Wherever you decide to have a cycle ride in Ashbourne, you won’t be disappointed with the stunning scenery, which is guaranteed to pass you by. With organised trails around Carsington Water, the paths are flat and easy to manoeuvre. Fun for all the family, meander on two wheels and take the children for a trip around the lake. The area is safe and the riding is easy, but if you need a bit of a challenge then take off at full speed. See the sail boats splash in the water and marvel at the wonderful array of wildlife which lives there all year round.
If it’s somewhere off the beaten track you need, then take off in the hills and dales. Choose the Manifold Valley and take our breath away at the beauty of the area. There is a wealth of cycle rides and many of them can be as challenging as you like. Good food in Ashbourne means packing up with a picnic before you go and taking off for the day. Mountain bikers are accommodated for in the steep gorges and lush valleys but it nice to ride a bicycle made for two on one of the easier paths.