The UK packs a serious punch when it comes to bike adventures. From misty highlands and coastal rail trails to backcountry routes with more sheep than people, these rides serve up everything from chill to challenge. Whether you're after pub-to-pub cruising or full-on wilderness escapes, here are five bike trips that prove two wheels are the best way to explore the UK.

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1. Bikepacking Wales (Backcountry Edition) — Lost Travel Experience

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This isn’t your average UK cycling holiday. It’s muddy. It’s remote. And it’s beautifully unscripted. The Bikepacking Wales: Backcountry Edition by Lost Travel takes you deep into the heart of rugged Wales, through forest trails, across craggy ridgelines, and into hidden valleys few ever see. With support from the Lost crew, you'll have suggested routes, campsite access, and the freedom to ride your own adventure.

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2. The Camel Trail (Cornwall)

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Gentle, gorgeous, and oh-so-Cornish. This 18-mile ride is perfect for families, casual cyclists, or anyone who loves a good view with a snack stop. The trail winds along a former railway line through woodlands, estuaries, and classic seaside towns. Grab a cream tea or a fresh pasty and roll at your own pace.

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3. Coast to Coast (England)

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This legendary 140-mile journey from St Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea is a badge of honor for UK cyclists. It’s got big climbs, big views, and even bigger bragging rights. You’ll pass through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors, with plenty of villages, castles, and pubs along the way. Three to five days of classic British bike adventure.

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4. The Hebridean Way (Scotland)

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Ten islands. 185 miles. Infinite beauty. The Hebridean Way takes you across Scotland’s wild Outer Hebrides, where you'll ride past white-sand beaches, peat bogs, ancient standing stones, and windswept cliffs. This is a soul-reset kind of ride, made for those who want isolation, Gaelic charm, and landscapes that feel like another planet.

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5. Peak District Circulars (England)

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If you’ve only got a weekend, head for the Peaks. The Peak District offers countless circular routes that loop through moorlands, market towns, and steep limestone climbs. Think stone cottages, drystone walls, and old-school village pubs. Some loops are tough, others leisurely—but all deliver views that’ll make you pause (and maybe curse a little on the way up).

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Whether you're chasing coastlines, conquering climbs, or kicking back at a country pub post-ride, these five trips give you a taste of it all. But if you're the type who craves dirt over tarmac and stories over structure, the Bikepacking Wales: Backcountry Edition is calling. No maps. No rules. Just you, your bike, and the road you choose.