Cycling in the West of England

If you haven’t ridden a bike in years, or have never cycled at all – we can help you find all the resources you need to ride a bike for commuting, health, fitness and fun. Including, free loan bikes, adult cycle training and trip planning. Run by local councils.

Try our cycle planner
Find a route that suits you!

Need a bike to get started?
Borrow one of our FREE electric, hybrid or folding bikes for up to a month
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Healthier, faster, more sustainable.
Better by bike.

Plan a bike ride Simply.

Find the quickest, quietest or most balanced cycle routes and leisure rides around the West of England. Helping you to discover the best way to get around. Powered by CycleStreets.

No need to download, plan a journey now.

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I bike it, I like it!

Get inspired to start cycling or remind yourself about all the wonderful benefits of cycling – from your own health to the positive impact on the environment. Read more about why cycle!

Discover Our favourite local rides:

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Cyclist riding through a tunnel along the Bristol to bath railway path

Bristol to Bath Railway Path

Cycling Time
2-3 hours
Cycling Distance
13 miles
Cycling Difficulty
Easy
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Views of Brean Down Way

Brean Down Way

Cycling Time
1 hour
Cycling Distance
5 miles
Cycling Difficulty
Moderate
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Scenic photo of people playing cricket with view of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Festival Way

Cycling Time
50 mins
Cycling Distance
7.5 miles
Cycling Difficulty
Easy
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Iron artwork of train found on Strawberry Line cycleway

Strawberry Line

Cycling Time
1.5 – 2.5 hours
Cycling Distance
10.2 miles
Cycling Difficulty
Easy
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Events for everyone

For children

Learn to ride, open sessions and organised events for all the family.

Charity rides

Take on the challenge of a longer distance ride with others.

Social events

Discover local cycling activities to meet other people who like to ride

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ways to get a bike

There are so many ways to get a bike, discover one that suits you best.

Bike mechanic fixing a bike
Bike shops

These shops offer a range of style of bikes and price range. Many offer a tax discount, via the Cycle To Work scheme. Some bike shops give …

Loan bike employee showing customer how to set up the bike
Borrow a bike scheme

If so, the Borrow A Bike scheme is a great way to boost your confidence and discover if cycling is for you before take the …

Secondhand old vintage bike
Secondhand bike shops

When you buy from a bike shop you can be sure that the bikes will have been repaired and refurbished to a high standard by …

Bike hire shop Pedal Progression at Ashton Court
Bike hire & tours

Below you will find a list of local cycle hire providers which allow you to borrow a bike on an hourly, daily, or weekly rate. …

Get confidence visit a cycling centre

Discover charities and organisations with a range of specially adapted bikes and training sessions aimed at a wide range of people to help get back on a bike!

Bristol Cycling Centre

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All Cycle Bath & West

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Strawberry Line Cycle Project

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Warmley wheelers – South Glos

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Cycle training for adults

Getting back on a bike can be daunting at first, which is why we can help with on road adult cycle training and accompanied rides to give you the skills and confidence to ride a bike on busy urban and rural roads.

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Latest News

published on 28th May 2026

Broadmead lighting, sails structure and food kiosks to be removed ahead of junction transformation

Work will start on Monday 1 June, when foundations for new street lighting will be installed so the existing lights around the junction can be removed. Temporary lighting will be set …

Read Broadmead lighting, sails structure and food kiosks to be removed ahead of junction transformation
published on 26th May 2026

Bath set for road and travel improvements

Engineering works in Manvers Street will start from 26 May for six months, while works on walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in Bridge Street are set to start on …

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published on 22nd May 2026

Sparke Evans Park Bridge reopens with new accessible ramp

The footbridge, which was built in 1933, connects the Paintworks development and Arnos Vale Cemetery with the leafy Sparke Evans Park in St Philips. Earmarked …

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published on 21st May 2026

Major travel improvements to help children get to school in Bath

The council’s first ever School Street launched this week outside St Stephen’s Primary School, giving pupils a calmer, more pleasant start and end to the school day. …

Read Major travel improvements to help children get to school in Bath