Traffic-free cycling routes in the UK

This is a growing collection of traffic-free and family-friendly cycling routes in the UK. To find a traffic-free cycle route guide, simply click on the coloured lines on the map below.

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Family-friendly cycling routes in the UK

The map below shows the individual traffic-free and family-friendly cycle routes. Clicking on any route will take you to the route guide for it.

The routes have a star-rated grading system, to make it easy for those cycling with especially younger children, and also more nervous cyclists, to easily assess a route’s suitability. That rating system is explained here. Routes are rated for safety, route surface, availability of toilets and refreshment stops, what barriers may exist and finally, how hilly the route is.

Like all the maps I produce, the one below uses the superb RideWithGPS. I also use the RideWithGPS app on my phone for navigation.

Select  which  part  of  the  UK you  want  to  find  traffic-free  cycling  routes

Alternatively, if you simply want to see a list of all traffic-free cycling route guides, simply click this link.