UK routes with best scenery (pictures)

rapid_donkey

Im quite new into mountain biking, and this year want to plan some riding somewhere other than my local trail and countryside.
Im quite interested in scenic rides aswell as good trails. Lakes, mountains, countryside, just somewhere that makes you stop and take in the view.
Anyone got any reccomendations, and any pictures of the view?

oodboo

Mabie:


Glentress:


Whinlatter:

sniper68

Ullswater/Anywhere in the Lakes

Garburn Pass-Lakes

Ashness bridge-Borrowdale


Peak District:
Derwent edge,Ladybower

Three-Shires Head:

Cutgate:


Don't really take enough Pics as I'm too busy riding :roll:
You'll find scenic rides in pretty much any National Park

DodgeT

Keep on saying were going to do an overnighter, bivvyin at that spot at 3 shires, its just asking for it

sniper68

Aye it's a great spot 8)
Camp right next to the bridge

and wake up to this:

Some great riding around there aswell 8)

The Northern Monkey

Gotta be the Lakes... although Afan had some lovely views.

One of my personal faves of me and the Boardman up the top of Whinlatter.

welshkev

ibbo68 wrote:

Ullswater/Anywhere in the Lakes

fair play that is really nice

brecon beacons?





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rapid_donkey

Thanks for the replies and pictures, every single picture shows exactly what Im looking for!
Most of these places are quite far away from me (Peterborough) so I would make a few days of it. Does cyclist friendly accomodation let you keep your bikes in a secure garage or anything like that?

welshkev

rapid_donkey wrote:

Thanks for the replies and pictures, every single picture shows exactly what Im looking for!
Most of these places are quite far away from me (Peterborough) so I would make a few days of it. Does cyclist friendly accomodation let you keep your bikes in a secure garage or anything like that?

yeah some places will have lock ups and stuff for you to store your bikes in, just check before you go.

i used to work away alot and i have know some hotels to keep my bike in the left luggage store for me - as long as it was clean

DodgeT

ibbo68 wrote:

Aye it's a great spot 8)
Camp right next to the bridge
and wake up to this:
Some great riding around there aswell 8)

And if your good at tickling, some nice fresh trout for supper

sniper68

welshkev wrote:

ibbo68 wrote:

Ullswater/Anywhere in the Lakes

fair play that is really nice

On a Sunny day like that it could have been taken in the Lakes/Wales or Scotland 8) the views would be pretty much as good from any high mountain trail

altern_8

Walna Scar Road,Lakes


Buckden,Yorkshire Dales


Cow Ridge,NYM


Balblair,Scotland