Dave Shuttle, UK Route Developer and Guide, talks us through our cycle routes in Dumfries and Galloway and why our newest leisure cycling holiday should be on your wish list for next year. Over the years, Dave has guided and scouted multiple cycling routes in Scotland, so who better to give us a breakdown ...
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7 Must-Do long distance cycle routes on the National Cycle Network
If you’re looking for long distance cycle routes in the UK, you’ll likely have encountered the little blue and red signs marking the incredible National Cycle Network. For more than 30 years, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust has been the custodian of this network, developing and maintaining routes that make exploring the UK by bike more ...
Gallovidian Gravel – a New Gravel Scotland Adventure
Gravel riding in Scotland just got better! Gallovidian Gravel joins Cycling UK’s growing collection of long-distance must-ride routes. Since launching our gravel holiday range in 2023, we’ve sampled some of the best gravel riding in Scotland, so we were delighted to be involved in helping Cycling UK create a new off-road route in Dumfries and Galloway - 'Galloway Gravel Escape'. Working ...
Our official guide to the UK C2C – Coast to Coast ride
The C2C, also known as the Sea to Sea or Coast to Coast, is undoubtedly the UK’s best-loved challenge ride and attracts a vast array of enthusiastic cyclists each year to take on its legendary ups and downs. This rewarding multi-day coast to coast adventure has become somewhat of a rite of passage for us here in the ...
Skedaddle Gravel Riding Guide To Scotland
If gravel biking is about adventure, wilderness and exploring remote places, then you simply can’t beat gravel riding in Scotland! Outside the major cities, there are few roads connecting the towns and glens, but head off the tarmac on a two-wheeled adventure in Scotland, and you’ll discover a whole natural playground of hidden coastlines, ancient Caledonian pine forests, shimmering lochs, heather-clad hills and deep mountain valleys. Not to mention the traces of centuries-old historic sites, castles and old drover’s ...
Iconic Fitness – How to Prepare To Ride 1000 Miles
What exactly is an 'Iconic Journey'? We didn’t name this collection of trips lightly, they really are iconic. Epic in both their scale and challenge, each Iconic Journey typically spans 1,000 miles, crossing entire countries and presenting a substantial physical challenge rewarded with breathtaking landscapes and fresh experiences at every turn. With Iconic Journeys in ...
How to conquer the world’s greatest cycling climbs
With the greatest showcase of cycling exploits in the world underway, we wanted to introduce you to the climbs and climbers that have made cycling history! Your chance to discover how you too can ride the climbs where today’s best riders have honed their fitness. What's the fascination with riding mountains? We love climbing hills ...
The UK’s Best Mountain Biking Routes and Trails
The UK is home to some of the best mountain biking trails offering a variety of riding that suits all levels and abilities. Whether you’re off exploring the ancient chalk drove roads of the Ridgeway, loamy forest trails in the Cairngorms, rocky Lake District descents or grassy singletrack in Northumberland, there’s a vast network of ...
Cycling the Rebellion Way: A Norfolk Adventure
The Rebellion Way is a 232-mile cycling loop around the beautiful county of Norfolk, England. It's a fantastic introduction to this part of the UK, with a mix of quiet back roads, byways, cycle paths, and bridleways to explore under bright panoramic skies. The route takes you past some of Norfolk's most iconic landmarks, including ...
14 best British cycling rides, according to you
Having been running cycling holidays in the UK for 30 years now, it’s safe to say our team of local experts know a thing or two about the best places to ride our bikes! We have over 40 amazing itineraries to choose from based here in the place we are proud to call home. All of our routes are all ...
Our expert’s guide to the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is undeniably one of England’s finest landscapes, home to countless natural treasures. Based just a stone’s throw away from Skedaddles logistic hub, the Lake District is a place we’ve had a strong connection with for many years and one our local team is proud to call home. As England’s biggest National Park it’s become one of the UK’s ...
Cycle Through English History on King Alfred’s Way
King Alfred's Way, is a 350km exhilarating mountain bike adventure through England's scenic south. Starting in Salisbury, this journey loops through historic sites like Winchester and Stonehenge on a route steeped in 10,000 years of history. Following the soaring slopes of the South Downs and The Ridgeway, you will experience short technical ascents and swooping chalky ...
North York Moors, Coast and Abbeys: A Cycling Holiday to Remember
Dominic Barry (pictured below) is the Cycling Development Manager for the North York Moors National Park. Together with the team, he’s helped create a long-distance cycling route that showcases the very best of this stunning corner of Yorkshire. We caught up with Dom to get his expert tips and find out what makes this route ...
Spotlight on Yorkshire: 5 reasons to explore by bike
It’s no surprise that the Yorkshire area has so many visitors returning to the region year upon year, being home to some of the UK’s most glorious scenery, outstanding historic country houses, chatty locals and unlimited cycling extravaganza. Oh, and they always make a cracking cuppa… We’ve compiled a list of 5 reasons why you should explore Yorkshire on ...
Guide to cycling Land’s End to John o’ Groats
Land’s End to John o’ Groats, LEJOG, End-to-End… for most, this Iconic Journey needs little introduction, but for those unfamiliar, it’s your chance to ride from the bottom of the UK to the very top. It’s an epic challenge of over 1,000 miles through 3 countries and countless counties - something we at Saddle Skedaddle ...