Weekend cycling destination for beginner...

Hi all,
this is my first post outside of the Beginners section so be gentle!
I have had my road bike a while now & also managed to convert the Mrs. into a commuter.
What I was wondering was if anyone had a suggestion of a destination for a little weekend cycling.
We would like to catch the train from London to wherever and just take in some views,
find a nice B&B (and more importantly a tea room!) and carry as little as possible.
As she is pretty new she's not much of a climber (yet) so my initial thoughts of the Peak District may have been jumping the gun a bit!
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers!
J.
this is my first post outside of the Beginners section so be gentle!
I have had my road bike a while now & also managed to convert the Mrs. into a commuter.
What I was wondering was if anyone had a suggestion of a destination for a little weekend cycling.
We would like to catch the train from London to wherever and just take in some views,
find a nice B&B (and more importantly a tea room!) and carry as little as possible.
As she is pretty new she's not much of a climber (yet) so my initial thoughts of the Peak District may have been jumping the gun a bit!
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers!
J.
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Train to N Essex/S Suffolk. Pootle up to the Norfolk Suffolk border then up to Norwich.
The Suffolk coast is good, esp Southwold/ Aldborough. Much quieter than the N Norfolk coastal road.
The network of lanes is very dense so you need to keep an eye on navigation. You dont need a special cycle route, just a decent map and a compass for confusing junctions on a cloudy day. You can pick up the National Cycle Route 1.
Theres a campaign to getting everyone cyling at the moment nationwide ,not just London as per this link ,with guided rides all over the country.A lot close down at the end of August though..Easy peasy stuff.Ride the Lights at Blackpool is a popluar one
I live in Walthamstow so cycle through Essex & Redbridge on my local lap.
I think I'll look more into it & will probably stay fairly local for the first trip,
but would definitely appreciate some suggestions on bike friendly hotels/B&B's if you have some.
I would like to do The Broads some time in the future when I can spare more time.
Thanks again!
J.
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http://www.sustrans.org.uk/map
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others
and the stisted tea rooms for good eats in the north essex area
You can base a great route around the Suffolk coastal route or NCN 1
Giant Anthem X4 (2010) GT Avalanche 1.0 (2010)
Kingley Vale and QECP Trail Collective - QECP Trail Building
Also look at old railway lines now bike tracks or canal towpaths - as both of these will be pretty flat too.
You missus wont thank you if she has to cycle up big hills at this stage...!
I can recommend the Kennet and Avon cycle route - there are some sections not suitable for a road bike but the sustrans route avoids them, using quiet roads. Goes through some stunning scenery especially around Bradford on Avon to Bath and the old railway converted to smooth cycle track from there to Bristol docks. 25 mins from Paddington to Reading for the start and easy trains back from Bristol. For beginners you can do 25-30 miles a day and stop in Hungerford, Devizes, Bath.
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