Family cycling rides
Near-zero elevation gain, limited traffic, and enough points of interest to keep kids entertained: these routes are designed for a family outing with no bad surprises, with distances you can always shorten if needed.
Camel Trail: Cornwall's family-friendly cycle path
Riding the Camel Trail between Padstow and Bodmin: a flat, traffic-free former railway line, the quintessential family cycling route in Cornwall.
Canal du Berry à Vélo: the Cher's family-friendly greenway
Riding the Canal du Berry à Vélo from Saint-Amand-Montrond: a flat greenway along a former canal, ideal for a family outing.
Canal du Nivernais by bike: Burgundy's family-friendly cycle route
Riding along the Canal du Nivernais from Clamecy: a flat towpath, locks and stone villages, an ideal cycling route for a family outing.
Copenhagen by bike with kids, on the harbour's bicycle snake
A family bike loop around Copenhagen's harbour, on some of Europe's finest cycle infrastructure: Cykelslangen, Nyhavn, practical tips.
Cycling around Lac du Bourget with the family
Family-friendly loop on the Lac du Bourget greenway, France's largest natural lake: route, distance and practical tips.
Cycling around Lake Balaton with the family
A family cycling loop around Lake Balaton in Hungary: a nearly flat dedicated cycle path, beaches, vineyards, and practical stage-by-stage tips.
SlovakiaCycling from Bratislava to Devín Castle with the family
A family cycling loop along the Danube, from Bratislava to Devín Castle: flat, safe cycle path, practical tips.
Cycling from Mostar to Blagaj, along the Neretva and Buna rivers
An easy 12 km ride between Mostar and Blagaj, Herzegovina: an almost flat paved road along the rivers, ending at the dervish Tekija.
Cycling Luxembourg's Moselle Wine Route
A family cycling route along Luxembourg's Moselle valley, from Schengen to Wasserbillig: flat cycle path, vineyards, practical tips.
FranceCycling the Camargue with kids, among pink flamingos and salt marshes
Family-friendly cycling loop in the Camargue from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: sea dike, pink flamingos, distance and practical tips.
CyprusCycling the Cape Greco coastal path, between Ayia Napa and Protaras
A family-friendly bike path along Cape Greco, between Ayia Napa and Protaras: white cliffs, sea caves and turquoise water.
Cycling the Curonian Spit: dunes and pines between Nida and Juodkrantė
Cycling the Curonian Spit from Nida: a paved bike path through pine forest and dunes, UNESCO heritage, practical tips.
MaltaCycling the Dingli Cliffs from Mdina: Malta's highest point above the sea
Ride to the Dingli Cliffs from Mdina: around 10 km across Malta's limestone highlands, with views of the islet of Filfla.
Cycling the Larnaca Salt Lake loop, winter refuge of the flamingos
A family-friendly loop around Larnaca Salt Lake: wintering flamingos, the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, a flat and easy ride.
Cycling the Mullerthal, Luxembourg's Little Switzerland with the family
A family bike ride through the Mullerthal from Echternach: sculpted sandstone rocks, forests and villages, distance and practical tips.
De Hoge Veluwe National Park by bike with kids, on the famous white bikes
A family bike loop through De Hoge Veluwe National Park, on the famous free white bikes: heathland, forest and dunes, practical tips.
FranceÉtang de Biguglia for families, from Bastia
Family cycling loop around the Étang de Biguglia lagoon from Bastia: nature reserve, flat path and practical tips.
FranceÎle de Ré by bike, for the whole family
A family cycling loop on Île de Ré from Saint-Martin-de-Ré: dedicated cycle paths, distance, difficulty and practical tips.
Inishmore by bike with kids, the largest Aran Island
A family bike loop on Inishmore, Ireland's Aran Islands: the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa, stone walls, practical tips.
Jūrmala by bike with kids, the Baltic Riviera near Riga
A family bike ride along Jūrmala beach: coastal promenade, wooden Art Nouveau villas, distance and practical tips.
La Loire à Vélo with kids: Blois, Chambord and Cheverny
Family loop on La Loire à Vélo from Blois: the Chambord and Cheverny castles, distance, difficulty and practical tips.
La Loire à Vélo: the great châteaux crossing
405 km of nearly flat greenway along the Loire, from Orléans to the Atlantic estuary: the guide for planning a cycling crossing, stage by stage.
FranceLa Vélodyssée: the great family-friendly Atlantic crossing
1,200 km of near-flat greenway along the French Atlantic coast: the guide to planning a family ride on La Vélodyssée.
Lac de Vouglans with the family, from Surchauffant
Family bike loop around Lac de Vouglans in the Jura: beaches, forests, distance and practical tips.
FranceLake Annecy by bike, for the whole family
A family cycling loop on the Lake Annecy greenway: flat, traffic-free route, distance, difficulty and practical tips.
Lake Garda for families, from Riva del Garda
Family cycling loop on Lake Garda's cycle path between Riva del Garda and Limone sul Garda: suspended walkways, distance and practical tips.
Lavaux and the shores of Lake Geneva by bike with kids
A family bike ride between Cully and Montreux, along Lake Geneva: flat cycle path, Lavaux's terraced vineyards, practical tips.
Lednice-Valtice by bike: Moravia's UNESCO-listed wine country
A family cycling loop between the Lednice and Valtice châteaux in South Moravia: flat cycle path, UNESCO heritage, practical tips.
Lipno nad Vltavou by bike with kids, on the shores of Bohemia's largest lake
A family bike loop along Lake Lipno, in South Bohemia: a treetop walkway, a flat path, practical tips.
Naxos by bike with kids, the fertile plain of the Cyclades
A family bike loop on the island of Naxos, between olive groves and Byzantine villages: distance and practical tips for a family ride.
Ponte de Lima by bike with kids, along the Lima river
A family bike ride along the Lima river, in Portugal's oldest town: flat path, medieval bridge, practical tips.
Rovinj and the Zlatni Rt forest by bike with kids
A family bike ride between Rovinj and the Zlatni Rt coastal forest, in Istria: flat path, swimming coves, practical tips.
The Åland Islands by bike: island-hopping with the family
A family cycling route through Finland's Åland archipelago: flat roads, free inter-island ferries, practical tips.
FranceThe Alsace Wine Route with kids, from Colmar
Family bike loop from Colmar on the Alsace Wine Route: Eguisheim, Riquewihr, half-timbered villages and practical tips.
The Assisi-Spoleto greenway by bike with the family
Family ride on the former railway greenway between Assisi and Spoleto, in Umbria: flat route, distance and practical tips.
NorwayThe Atlantic Road by bike with kids, Atlanterhavsveien
Riding the Atlanterhavsveien with kids: Norway's spectacular coastal road of bridges, distance and practical tips.
FranceThe Baie de Somme by bike, between Le Crotoy and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Family cycling route in the Baie de Somme between Le Crotoy and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme: greenway, migratory birds, distance and practical tips.
BelgiumThe Bruges to Damme canal by bike with kids
A family bike ride along the Damme canal, between Bruges and Damme: a flat path lined with poplars, distance and practical tips.
FranceThe Canal de l'Ourcq by bike with kids, from Paris to Meaux
A family bike ride along the Canal de l'Ourcq between Paris and Meaux: flat greenway, distance and practical tips near Paris.
FranceThe Canal de Nantes à Brest: the great Breton crossing by bike
330 km of nearly flat towpath between Nantes and Brest: the guide for planning a cycling crossing of Brittany, stage by stage.
FranceThe Canal des Deux Mers à Vélo: from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
490 km of greenway between Bordeaux and Sète, along the Canal latéral à la Garonne and the Canal du Midi: the stage-by-stage guide.
FranceThe Canal du Midi by bike, for the whole family, from Carcassonne
A family cycling loop on the Canal du Midi towpath from Carcassonne: shaded route, distance and practical tips.
The climb to Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's UNESCO gem by bike
Climbing up to Rila Monastery: 19.6 km at an average of 3.1% through the Rila Mountains, a gentle ride to one of Bulgaria's most visited sites.
FranceThe Côte d'Opale by bike, for the whole family, from Le Touquet
A family cycling loop on the Côte d'Opale between Le Touquet and Hardelot: cycle paths, dunes, distance and practical tips.
FranceThe Côte de Jade for families
Family cycling loop on the Côte de Jade from Pornic: cliffs, beaches, distance and practical tips.
FranceThe Côte Fleurie for families, from Deauville
Family cycling loop on the Côte Fleurie between Deauville, Trouville and Villerville: beaches, distance and practical tips.
The Crozon peninsula for families
Family cycling loop on the Crozon peninsula: cliffs, beaches, distance and practical tips for a family day out.
United KingdomThe Elan Valley by bike with the family, among lakes and Victorian dams
A family bike ride through the Elan Valley from Rhayader: former-railway trail, spectacular dams, distance and practical tips.
SerbiaThe Fruška Gora monastery loop, near Novi Sad
Riding through Fruška Gora from Iriški Venac: a 33 km rolling loop linking several 15th-century Serbian Orthodox monasteries.
FranceThe Gulf of Morbihan by bike, for the whole family
A family cycling loop around the Gulf of Morbihan from Vannes: flat route, distance, difficulty and practical tips.
The Lake Biel loop by bike with kids
A family bike loop around Lake Biel, between Bern and Neuchâtel: flat cycle path, terraced vineyards, practical tips.
The Lake Bled loop by bike with kids
A family bike loop around Lake Bled, in Slovenia: flat path, the iconic island and castle, distance and practical tips.
The Layon vineyards for families
Family cycling loop through the Layon vineyards from Rochefort-sur-Loire: wine villages, distance and practical tips.
The Marais Poitevin by bike, for the whole family, from Coulon
A family cycling loop through the Marais Poitevin from Coulon: towpaths, the Green Venice, distance and practical tips.
The Masurian Lakes by bike with kids, the land of a thousand lakes
A family bike loop through the Masurian Lakes from Giżycko: lakeside paths, a historic swing bridge, distance and practical tips.
The Mavrovo Lake loop, a family ride through the national park
Riding around Lake Mavrovo: a 33 km rolling loop around North Macedonia's largest artificial lake, set in a mountain landscape.
The Moselle Valley by bike with kids, from Bernkastel-Kues
A family bike ride along the Moselle from Bernkastel-Kues: flat path beneath some of Europe's steepest vineyards, practical tips.
The Nemunas Delta by bike with kids, among polders and migrating birds
A family-friendly bike loop through the Nemunas Delta from Rusnė: flat polders, dikes, the Ventės Ragas bird-ringing station.
The Norfolk Broads by bike with kids, between rivers and windmills
A family bike loop through the Norfolk Broads from Wroxham: flat country lanes, historic windmills, practical tips.
The Po Delta with the family, from Comacchio
Family bike loop in the Po Delta from Comacchio: lagoons, pink flamingos, distance and practical tips.
The Riviera dei Fiori for families, from San Lorenzo al Mare
Family cycling loop on the former railway of the Riviera dei Fiori, Liguria: flat coastal path, distance and practical tips.
The Route des Grands Crus for families, Burgundy
Family cycling loop on the Route des Grands Crus from Beaune: greenway, wine villages, distance and practical tips.
SwedenThe Stockholm archipelago by bike with kids, from Vaxholm
A family bike loop across the Stockholm archipelago's islands from Vaxholm: a historic fortress, inter-island ferries, practical tips.
The Via Appia Antica by bike with kids, on Rome's doorstep
A family bike ride on the Via Appia Antica, the ancient Roman road closed to cars on Sundays: distance and practical tips.
The Vía Verde de la Sierra by bike with kids, between vultures and tunnels
A family bike ride on the old railway line of the Vía Verde de la Sierra, in Andalusia: 30 tunnels, Egyptian vultures, distance and tips.
The Vía Verde del Plazaola by bike with kids, from the Basque Country to Navarre
A family bike ride on the former Plazaola railway line, between Andoain and Irurtzun: forest tunnels, distance and practical tips.
The ViaRhôna: from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean by bike
485 km of greenway along the Rhône, from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean: the guide for planning a cycling crossing, stage by stage.
The Wachau Valley by bike with kids, along the Danube
A family bike ride between Krems and Melk, in the UNESCO-listed wine valley of the Wachau: flat path along the Danube, practical tips.
The Zlatibor family loop, western Serbia's green plateau
Riding around Zlatibor and Čajetina: a 25 km rolling loop with 389 m of elevation gain, a family-friendly ride on Serbia's favourite plateau.
Trakai by bike with kids: a lakes loop and an island castle
A family-friendly bike loop around the lakes of Trakai, near Vilnius: island castle, Karaite community, distance and practical tips.
Þingvellir to Laugarvatn by bike, on Iceland's Golden Circle
Cycling from the Þingvellir UNESCO site to the thermal village of Laugarvatn, Iceland: paved road, volcanic scenery, wind you should plan around.