Cycling in South West England

Stonehenge Historic Landscape, Amesbury, Wiltshire

Ancient ceremonial landscape with many archaeological features.

The National Trust owns 2100 acres of downland surrounding the famous monument, including The Avenue, Kings Barrows Ridge, Normanton Down Barrows and the Cursus, variously interpreted as an ancient racecourse or processional way.

Grand Western Canal Country Park, Tiverton, Devon

With eleven and a quarter miles of canal meandering through spectacular countryside, the Grand Western Canal Country Park is listed as a Local Nature Reserve, a County Wildlife Site and a Conservation Area.

Running between Tiverton and Holcombe Rogus, near the Somerset border, the Grand Western Canal is an attractive and sensitively managed Country Park offering various activities for visitors to enjoy the peacefulness in a beautiful setting.

Boscastle, Boscastle, Cornwall

Picturesque harbour and village on the north Cornish coast.

Much of the land in and around Boscastle is owned by the Trust, including the cliffs of Penally Point and Willapark which guard the sinuous harbour entrance, Forrabury Stitches, high above the village and divided into ancient 'stitchmeal' cultivation plots, and large areas of woodland and meadow in the lovely Valency Valley.

Carefree Cycling Tours, Bristol,

Fully guided and supported small group cycling experiences. All abilities.

Five levels of tours, weekend breaks and days out to suit all abilities whether beginner or expert. Small group fun experiences with a cultural and gastronomic emphasis in beautiful South West England.

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall

Set in a superb coastal setting, Pendennis has much to explore.

Explore the surroundings, experience hands on history or just relax and enjoy the scenery. In a superb coastal setting, Pendennis offers magnificent views of Falmouth and the Fal estuary.