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The UK’s Most Family-Friendly Cycle Routes

Cycling is a great way for families to spend time together, keep active and enjoy the outdoors. Family-friendly routes are especially useful because they focus on safety, accessibility and fun for all ages. Picking the perfect route helps families relax and make lasting memories in surroundings they can be confident are safe for every member.

Regular family rides are good for physical fitness and can lift mood and reduce stress, and cycling together gives families quality time away from screens and a chance to meet other people out on the route.

Routes designed for families often have little or no traffic, which cuts the risk of accidents and helps parents feel safe while children ride. Paths are easy to use and suit different ages and abilities, so even very young cyclists can join in and learn to love cycling. Riding through countryside or parks also encourages an appreciation of nature, with chances to see local plants and wildlife.

Sigma Sports conducted an extensive review of family-friendly cycling routes in the UK, focusing on ranking routes that are safe, accessible and enjoyable for families. The methodology prioritises traffic-free paths and those with high asphalt surface percentages, ensuring a pleasant experience for cyclists of all ages. Jump to Data Section.

Top 5 Family-Friendly Routes

Top 5 Family-Friendly Routes

Our analysis highlights the top five family-friendly cycle routes in the UK, including the Camel Trail, Tarka Trail, and Bristol and Bath Railway Path, which offer flat, traffic-free surfaces ideal for building confidence in young riders. By utilising digital planning tools to navigate these diverse terrains, families can enjoy safe, accessible adventures that showcase the very best of Britain’s scenic landscapes.

1. Blackpool to Fleetwood

1. Blackpool to Fleetwood

Score: 91.35

This classic seaside route runs along the promenade between Blackpool and Fleetwood, delivering sweeping coastal views across the Irish Sea for almost the entire journey. Largely traffic-free and well maintained, the route’s wide, smooth paths make it especially well suited to families with children looking for a relaxed, stress-free ride.

Along the way, there’s no shortage of places to pause and explore: this route passes lots of traditional seaside attractions like amusement arcades, cafés and ice-cream kiosks, plus plenty of benches for impromptu stops. Families can easily break up the journey with visits to highlights such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the iconic tramway or the playgrounds dotted along the promenade, before finishing at Fleetwood’s Freeport outlet and marina area.

The flat terrain is a major draw, allowing cyclists of all ages and abilities to ride comfortably without tackling hills. Clear sightlines, frequent access points and nearby facilities also add to the sense of safety for parents. For those wanting to extend their day out, the route connects well with local tram stops and cafés, making it easy to turn the ride into a full seaside outing!

2. Cardiff Bay Trail

2. Cardiff Bay Trail

Score: 91.20

This trail winds around Cardiff Bay, incorporating a mix of urban and natural landscapes. The route is flat and well-maintained, making it especially accessible for families with younger children. The trail also includes attractions like the Wales Millennium Centre and the Doctor Who Experience, providing educational and entertaining stops along the way. The bay area is a safe environment for families to explore, with plenty of play areas and cafes to rest and recharge.

3. Oyster Bay Trail

3. Oyster Bay Trail

Score: 89.51

A scenic coastal path, the Oyster Bay Trail provides breathtaking views of the coastline. It has a high-quality surface, making it suitable for families looking for a smooth ride, and the route is well-suited for family cycling due to its flat terrain and proximity to beaches, where families can stop for a swim or a picnic. This area is also rich in wildlife, offering children a chance to learn about marine ecosystems while they enjoy the outdoors.

4. Swansea Valley

4. Swansea Valley

Score: 89.26

This completely traffic-free route runs alongside the River Tawe. The scenic views of the river and surrounding landscapes create an ideal backdrop for family outings. There are numerous picnic spots along the way, along with opportunities for wildlife spotting. The route is also close to the Swansea Museum and the National Waterfront Museum, offering an educational component to the ride.

5. Darran Valley

5. Darran Valley

Score: 88.08

The Darran Valley is ideal for families who enjoy nature and want to engage in outdoor activities: the route is surrounded by lush greenery, and the nearby hills offer many opportunities for gentle walks. This route features a high traffic-free percentage and excellent surface quality; families can make a day of it by bringing along a picnic to enjoy in the scenic surroundings.

Top Family-Friendly Routes by Region

Top Family-Friendly Routes by Region

Wales

Wales shines in the family-friendly rankings with a high concentration of top-scoring routes:

  • Cardiff Bay Trail: Score of 91.20; a flat route with ample sights and amenities.
  • Oyster Bay Trail: Score of 89.51; a scenic coastal path with a high-quality surface.
  • Swansea Valley: Score of 89.26; a completely traffic-free route along the river.
  • Darran Valley: Score of 88.08; features a high traffic-free percentage and excellent surface quality.
  • Ogmore Valley Trail: Score of 86.73; another 100% traffic-free route
Yorkshire & the Humber

Yorkshire & the Humber

This region provides several excellent options for family cycling:

  • Spen Valley Greenway: Score of 88.08; entirely traffic-free with a fully asphalted surface.
  • Calder Valley Greenway (Huddersfield to Dewsbury): Score of 79.36; well-paved and largely separated from traffic, enhancing safety.
  • Barnsley to Old Moor RSPB Reserve: Score of 84.43; a great wildlife-focused route leading to a nature reserve.
North West

North West

The North West features accessible coastal and urban routes, perfect for family excursions:

  • Blackpool to Fleetwood: Score of 91.35; the top family route, offering a classic seaside experience along the promenade, nearly traffic-free and well-paved.
  • Route 573: Score of 85.77; has an excellent traffic-free and asphalt score.
  • Fallowfield Loop (Manchester): Score of 84.11; a fully traffic-free green corridor ideal for urban cycling.
East of England

East of England

Family-friendly coastal routes are prominent in this region:

  • Frinton-on-Sea to Clacton-on-Sea: Score of 88.78; a coastal path with a high traffic-free percentage.
  • Alban Way: Score of 88.06; a reliable, well-surfaced traffic-free route.
  • Harby to Lincoln: Score of 83.27; a flat and fully asphalted route leading into the city.
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Northern Ireland

Several peaceful, traffic-free routes for families are found here:

  • Causeway Gateway: Score of 85.43; features an asphalt surface and is fully traffic-free.
  • Comber Greenway (Route 99): Score of 84.63; a popular greenway into Belfast, accessible and family-friendly.
  • Lough Neagh, Antrim to Randalstown: Score of 79.12; a tranquil ride along the shores of Lough Neagh.
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Final Thoughts: The Best Family Cycling Routes in the UK

These cycling routes offer the greatest safety and comfort for parents. With their access to amenities and stunning views, these paths cater to all ages and interests.

As your family embarks on your adventure on a route you know is safe and suitable, you can focus on being active together and creating a lifelong love for cycling in the next generation.

Appendix: Methodology

Across all three categories, routes were assessed and ranked using a structured methodology designed to balance safety, usability, experience and purpose. While the weighting of individual factors varied depending on the type of cycling being analysed, the underlying approach remained consistent.

Data collected for each route included its name and location, distance, estimated time, percentage of traffic-free sections and the proportion of asphalt surface, ensuring comparability across regions. Routes were also analysed for their intersections with designated landscapes, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and, in Scotland, National Scenic Areas (NSA), to reflect environmental and visual quality.

Text-based analysis was used to enhance the scoring process. Sentiment-derived metrics such as a Family-Friendliness Score, Scenic Word Score and Easy Word Score were generated from route descriptions to capture how positively routes are characterised in terms of safety, visual appeal and accessibility.

Each cycling category applied tailored weightings: Family-friendly routes prioritised traffic-free sections and high-quality asphalt surfaces to ensure safety and ease of use for all ages, alongside sentiment indicators linked to family suitability. 

All scores were normalised to allow fair comparison, resulting in ranked lists that reflect the most suitable routes within each category.

Route Region Traffic- free Percentage Asphalt Family Sentiment Score Time (Minutes) Traffic- free Percentage Family Sentiment Score Asphalt Time (Minutes) Total Score (out of 100)
Route 665 Yorkshire & Humber 97 89.9 51.55844 49 24.25 13.86 22.48 24.81 85.39
Route 28 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 21 74.7 27.14286 390 5.25 7.30 18.68 23.46 54.68
Barrow in Furness to Windermere via Kendal North West 40 65 33.24675 213 10.00 8.94 16.25 24.16 59.35
Route 3 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 28 86.8 40 1620 7.00 10.75 21.70 18.59 58.05
The Caledonia Way Scotland 27 85 41.16883 1170 6.75 11.07 21.25 20.37 59.44
Bill Way Multiple Regions 57 50.5 32.33766 45 14.25 8.69 12.63 24.82 60.39
Rainham to Purfleet South East 99 100 56.1039 20 24.75 15.08 25.00 24.92 89.75
Route 622 - Preston Guild Wheel North West 88 88 32.33766 105 22.00 8.69 22.00 24.58 77.28
Downs Link South East 91 18.6 23.50649 185 22.75 6.32 4.65 24.27 57.99
Birmingham to Wolverhampton West Midlands 91 28.3 65.71429 75 22.75 17.67 7.08 24.70 72.20
Route 20 South East 92.8 92.8 48.18182 140 23.20 12.95 23.20 24.45 83.80
Route 626 North West 100 5 53.37662 22 25.00 14.35 1.25 24.91 65.51
Rye Ride South East 71 64.6 54.28571 46 17.75 14.59 16.15 24.82 73.31
Brunel Trail - Pembroke Wales 95 98 24.41558 39 23.75 6.56 24.50 24.85 79.66
Route 125 South East 81 86.6 26.23377 18 20.25 7.05 21.65 24.93 73.88
Clay Trails to Eden Project South West 72 48.5 62.98701 60 18.00 16.93 12.13 24.76 71.82
Route 14 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 69 75.5 37.53247 440 17.25 10.09 18.88 23.26 69.48
Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail East Midlands 100 15.4 23.50649 20 25.00 6.32 3.85 24.92 60.09
Viking Coastal Trail South East 72 100 23.50649 104 18.00 6.32 25.00 24.59 73.91
Coventry Canal towpath West Midlands 100 6.9 39.09091 20 25.00 10.51 1.73 24.92 62.16
Route 482 South West 95 7.4 29.61039 37 23.75 7.96 1.85 24.85 58.41
Route 547 East Midlands 86 21.5 41.81818 20 21.50 11.24 5.38 24.92 63.04
Route 4 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 47 84.6 30.51948 2160 11.75 8.21 21.15 16.46 57.56
Route 55 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 70 71.1 38.7013 565 17.50 10.41 17.78 22.77 68.45
Route 685 North West 100 100 35.06494 11 25.00 9.43 25.00 24.96 84.38
Cycle to the Wash East of England 29 100 26.23377 63 7.25 7.05 25.00 24.75 64.05
Settle to Clapham North West 3.2 96.8 36.62338 41 0.80 9.85 24.20 24.84 59.68
Route 56 North West 86.8 86.8 42.46753 385 21.70 11.42 21.70 23.48 78.29
Swansea Valley Wales 100 99.2 21.68831 40 25.00 5.83 24.80 24.84 80.47
Lon Cambria: Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury Wales, West Midlands 26 78.7 21.68831 560 6.50 5.83 19.68 22.78 54.79
Forest Way South East 90 13.7 45.45455 51 22.50 12.22 3.43 24.80 62.94
London Docklands and Lea Valley South East 85 79.5 23.50649 120 21.25 6.32 19.88 24.53 71.97
Route 574 Wales 96 91.7 35.97403 15 24.00 9.67 22.93 24.94 81.54
Route 672 East Midlands 96 19.8 34.15584 16 24.00 9.18 4.95 24.94 63.07
Calder Valley Greenway Yorkshire & Humber 62 100 36.36364 32 15.50 9.78 25.00 24.87 75.15
Route 461 South East 62 100 24.41558 30 15.50 6.56 25.00 24.88 71.95
Route 10 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 27 77.7 29.61039 690 6.75 7.96 19.43 22.27 56.41
Leeds to Saltaire Yorkshire & Humber 99 33 45.06494 67 24.75 12.12 8.25 24.73 69.85
Mawddach Trail - Dolgellau Wales 97 5.3 32.5974 45 24.25 8.76 1.33 24.82 59.16
Route 62 Multiple 67.3 67.3 35.32468 190 16.83 9.50 16.83 24.25 67.40
Clydach Gorge, west of Abergavenny Wales 65 95.5 24.41558 40 16.25 6.56 23.88 24.84 71.53
Belfast to Lisburn, Lagan Towpath (Route 9) Northern Ireland 92 99.7 33.24675 65 23.00 8.94 24.93 24.74 81.61
Route 549 East Midlands 83.5 83.5 25.32468 100 20.88 6.81 20.88 24.60 73.16
Route 141 North East 81 35.5 24.41558 35 20.25 6.56 8.88 24.86 60.55
Camel Trail (Padstow to Wenfordbridge) South West 96 53.2 30.77922 90 24.00 8.28 13.30 24.64 70.22
Oyster Bay Trail Wales 76 89.8 23.50649 44 19.00 6.32 22.45 24.83 72.60
Route 887 Wales 76 87.7 27.14286 92 19.00 7.30 21.93 24.64 72.86
Bristol and Bath Railway Path South West 97 99.7 34.15584 75 24.25 9.18 24.93 24.70 83.06
Keswick to Threlkeld North West 100 6 27.14286 16 25.00 7.30 1.50 24.94 58.73
Route 492 Wales 96 96 21.68831 210 24.00 5.83 24.00 24.17 78.00
Tissington Trail East Midlands 100 32.8 41.81818 66 25.00 11.24 8.20 24.74 69.18
Route 68 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 20 87.4 29.87013 1130 5.00 8.03 21.85 20.53 55.41
Salmon Run Scotland 20 95 25.32468 274 5.00 6.81 23.75 23.92 59.47
Bodmin to the Eden Project South West 10 100 35.06494 55 2.50 9.43 25.00 24.78 61.71
Route 442 Multiple 96.4 96.4 30.77922 480 24.10 8.28 24.10 23.10 79.58
Tees Barrage Ride North East 100 69.4 33.8961 20 25.00 9.11 17.35 24.92 76.38
Route 680 East Midlands 95 20.8 28.05195 47 23.75 7.54 5.20 24.81 61.31
Water Rail Way East Midlands 96 91.9 28.96104 78 24.00 7.79 22.98 24.69 79.45
Route 465 Wales 70 100 27.14286 50 17.50 7.30 25.00 24.80 74.60
Gillingham to Warminster South West 2.4 98.6 28.96104 105 0.60 7.79 24.65 24.58 57.62
Route 25 South West 85.8 85.8 28.05195 295 21.45 7.54 21.45 23.83 74.27
Harby to Lincoln East of England 91 100 27.14286 35 22.75 7.30 25.00 24.86 79.91
Route 57 Multiple 79.3 79.3 28.96104 337 19.83 7.79 19.83 23.67 71.10
Kennet and Avon Cycle Route South West 52 53.3 52.33766 420 13.00 14.07 13.33 23.34 63.73
Taff Trail - Cardiff to Brecon Wales 70 50 38.05195 300 17.50 10.23 12.50 23.81 64.04
Peterborough Green Wheel East of England 30 100 37.53247 101 7.50 10.09 25.00 24.60 67.19
Route 1 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 31 89.3 22.5974 6320 7.75 6.08 22.33 0.00 36.15
Doncaster to Conisborough Yorkshire & Humber 96 8.9 34.80519 20 24.00 9.36 2.23 24.92 60.50
Route 536 Wales 100 88.9 28.05195 16 25.00 7.54 22.23 24.94 79.70
Route 177 South East 100 100 34.15584 60 25.00 9.18 25.00 24.76 83.95
Bath to Bournemouth South West 35 88.1 32.33766 427 8.75 8.69 22.03 23.31 62.78
Cardiff to Castell Coch Wales 80.2 95.7 42.72727 45 20.05 11.49 23.93 24.82 80.28
Route 688 Yorkshire & Humber 2.6 100 31.68831 390 0.65 8.52 25.00 23.46 57.63
Hadrian's Cycleway (route 72) North East / North West 32 97.7 35.32468 870 8.00 9.50 24.43 21.56 63.48
Phoenix Trail (Princes Risborough to Thame) South East 75 55.8 32.98701 38 18.75 8.87 13.95 24.85 66.42
Route 43 Wales 95.4 95.4 44.80519 160 23.85 12.05 23.85 24.37 84.11
Route 21 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 71.3 71.3 51.42857 480 17.83 13.83 17.83 23.10 72.58
Ride to Windermere North West 37 98.9 38.05195 50 9.25 10.23 24.73 24.80 69.01
South Coast East Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 45 86.1 44.28571 945 11.25 11.91 21.53 21.26 65.94
Enfield Greenways: Lea Valley to Hadley Wood South East 70 85 33.24675 60 17.50 8.94 21.25 24.76 72.45
Causeway Coast Cycle Route (Route 93) Northern Ireland 38 92.7 43.8961 115 9.50 11.80 23.18 24.55 69.02
Bath Two Tunnels Circuit South West 61.5 61.5 58.57143 60 15.38 15.75 15.38 24.76 71.26
Blaise Castle to Chepstow Wales 56 82.4 39.35065 75 14.00 10.58 20.60 24.70 69.88
Route 45 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 29 85.1 92.98701 1100 7.25 25.00 21.28 20.65 74.17
Penistone to Dunford Bridge Yorkshire & Humber 100 5.5 47.01299 29 25.00 12.64 1.38 24.89 63.90
Elan Valley Trail Wales 97 54.8 31.42857 45 24.25 8.45 13.70 24.82 71.22
Route 534 West Midlands 80 70 55.06494 30 20.00 14.80 17.50 24.88 77.19
Strawberry Line South West 83 22.2 32.98701 54 20.75 8.87 5.55 24.79 59.96
Lancashire Cycleway (route 90) North West 1.6 100 69.87013 1320 0.40 18.78 25.00 19.78 63.96
West London Thames ride South East 79 57.8 33.8961 75 19.75 9.11 14.45 24.70 68.02
Stroud Valleys Trail South West 99 59.4 77.79221 25 24.75 20.91 14.85 24.90 85.42
Lôn Las Menai & Lôn Eifion Wales 93 99.8 50.90909 83 23.25 13.69 24.95 24.67 86.56
Nutbrook Trail East Midlands 98 87.3 78.18182 51 24.50 21.02 21.83 24.80 92.14
Oxford to Blenheim Palace South East 71 85.4 35.71429 45 17.75 9.60 21.35 24.82 73.52
Windrush Valley South East 8 99.2 24.41558 90 2.00 6.56 24.80 24.64 58.01
Driffield to Bridlington (Yorkshire Wolds) Yorkshire & Humber 9 99.9 27.14286 97 2.25 7.30 24.98 24.62 59.14
Great Northern Railway Trail Yorkshire & Humber 72 99.4 27.79221 21 18.00 7.47 24.85 24.92 75.24
Route 155 North East 90 100 35.97403 38 22.50 9.67 25.00 24.85 82.02
Route 69 Yorkshire & Humber 98 98 30.77922 465 24.50 8.28 24.50 23.16 80.44
Kent Coastal Castles Ride South East 50 100 30.77922 30 12.50 8.28 25.00 24.88 70.66
Route 2 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 38 87 56.1039 1890 9.50 15.08 21.75 17.52 63.86
Route 168 Yorkshire and the Humber 49 66.2 33.50649 65 12.25 9.01 16.55 24.74 62.55
Route 467 Wales 93 100 49.74026 42 23.25 13.37 25.00 24.83 86.46
Route 26 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 87.9 87.9 27.14286 430 21.98 7.30 21.98 23.30 74.55
Burgh by Sands to Solway Coast North West 5 100 74.67532 80 1.25 20.08 25.00 24.68 71.01
Lon Clwyd - Rhyl to St Asaph Wales 87 99.6 50 35 21.75 13.44 24.90 24.86 84.95
Route 51 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 42 93.3 26.23377 945 10.50 7.05 23.33 21.26 62.14
Lôn Las Menai from Caernarfon to Y Felinheli Wales 100 100 29.61039 18 25.00 7.96 25.00 24.93 82.89
Route 71 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 9.7 91.8 38.7013 418 2.43 10.41 22.95 23.35 59.13
Route 627 Yorkshire & Humber 69 69 34.15584 120 17.25 9.18 17.25 24.53 68.21
Route 223 South East 52.3 36.5 38.7013 341 13.08 10.41 9.13 23.65 56.26
Route 224 South East 82.7 82.7 40.25974 90 20.68 10.82 20.68 24.64 76.82
Swiss Valley Cycle Route - Llanelli Wales 98 96.1 46.36364 55 24.50 12.47 24.03 24.78 85.77
Belfast Docks to Loughshore Park (Route 93) Northern Ireland 76 95 29.87013 43 19.00 8.03 23.75 24.83 75.61
Nidderdale Greenway - Harrogate to Ripley Cycle Route Yorkshire & Humber 96 55.8 36.88312 21 24.00 9.92 13.95 24.92 72.78
Brampton Valley Way East Midlands 96 8.4 49.87013 90 24.00 13.41 2.10 24.64 64.15
Riding north to the Lake District North West 10 97 31.68831 65 2.50 8.52 24.25 24.74 60.01
Lon Las Ogwen Wales 64.5 80.3 25.32468 55 16.13 6.81 20.08 24.78 67.79
Dewsbury to Oakenshaw Yorkshire & Humber 90 100 23.50649 56 22.50 6.32 25.00 24.78 78.60
Workington to Cockermouth North West 35 96 35.32468 55 8.75 9.50 24.00 24.78 67.03
Route 885 Wales 70 97.9 21.68831 39 17.50 5.83 24.48 24.85 72.65
Jubilee River, Eton Dorney South East 78 33.7 22.5974 60 19.50 6.08 8.43 24.76 58.76
Route 236 South East 99.7 99.7 23.50649 95 24.93 6.32 24.93 24.62 80.79
Llanilar to Abermagwr Wales 96.8 3.2 41.16883 15 24.20 11.07 0.80 24.94 61.01
Liverpool Loop Line North West 93 99.6 49.09091 54 23.25 13.20 24.90 24.79 86.13
Trans Pennine Trail (Central) Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 76 53 33.24675 660 19.00 8.94 13.25 22.39 63.58
Lough Neagh, Antrim to Randalstown (Route 94) Northern Ireland 100 76.7 32.33766 20 25.00 8.69 19.18 24.92 77.79
Trawsfynydd to Gellilydan Wales 76 55.9 28.96104 25 19.00 7.79 13.98 24.90 65.66
Wykebeck Way Yorkshire & Humber 75 81.8 61.16883 35 18.75 16.45 20.45 24.86 80.51
New Forest Ride South East 65 33.3 31.68831 20 16.25 8.52 8.33 24.92 58.02
Route 169 Yorkshire & Humber 93 100 37.53247 25 23.25 10.09 25.00 24.90 83.24
Causeway Gateway - North Antrim towns, Ballymoney and Coleraine (Route 96) Northern Ireland 100 100 24.41558 24 25.00 6.56 25.00 24.91 81.47
Swansea Bike Path Wales 100 98.7 43.63636 29 25.00 11.73 24.68 24.89 86.29
Route 548 East Midlands 68 31.3 28.96104 25 17.00 7.79 7.83 24.90 57.51
Rottingdean to Shoreham Port South East 60 100 28.7013 50 15.00 7.72 25.00 24.80 72.52
Route 91 Northern Ireland 100 44.6 35.06494 54 25.00 9.43 11.15 24.79 70.36
Wimbledon to Sutton Common South East 75 95 21.68831 35 18.75 5.83 23.75 24.86 73.19
Route 13 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 25 93.8 34.41558 680 6.25 9.25 23.45 22.31 61.26
Monsal Trail East Midlands 100 17.3 23.50649 45 25.00 6.32 4.33 24.82 60.47
Hengoed Viaduct to Taff Bargoed Wales 96.1 96.1 20.77922 30 24.03 5.59 24.03 24.88 78.52
Route 67 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 73 57.8 26.23377 640 18.25 7.05 14.45 22.47 62.22
Route 64 East Midlands 24 98.4 32.07792 565 6.00 8.62 24.60 22.77 61.99
Exe Estuary Trail South West 71 90.2 29.61039 120 17.75 7.96 22.55 24.53 72.79
Route 48 South West 97.7 97.7 32.98701 370 24.43 8.87 24.43 23.54 81.26
Bradford Red Bridge Route Yorkshire & Humber 78 95.9 25.32468 13 19.50 6.81 23.98 24.95 75.23
Route 27 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 92 92 29.61039 405 23.00 7.96 23.00 23.40 77.36
Keighley to Saltaire Yorkshire & Humber 85 38.4 28.7013 35 21.25 7.72 9.60 24.86 63.43
Blackpool to Fleetwood North West 96 100 32.07792 46 24.00 8.62 25.00 24.82 82.44
Newport to Caerleon Wales 77 93 39.09091 20 19.25 10.51 23.25 24.92 77.93
Route 339 South West 6 93.8 50.64935 45 1.50 13.62 23.45 24.82 63.39
Route 46 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 90.4 90.4 22.5974 465 22.60 6.08 22.60 23.16 74.44
Route 32 South West 93.8 93.8 40.25974 195 23.45 10.82 23.45 24.23 81.95
Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail East Midlands 97 82.9 25.32468 67 24.25 6.81 20.73 24.73 76.52
Millennium Greenway West Midlands 100 100 34.15584 37 25.00 9.18 25.00 24.85 84.04
Fallowfield Loop North West 97 100 35.32468 30 24.25 9.50 25.00 24.88 83.63
Route 165 Yorkshire and the Humber 4 97.8 35.71429 360 1.00 9.60 24.45 23.58 58.63
Drakes Trail South West 70 94.3 28.7013 107 17.50 7.72 23.58 24.58 73.37
Chalk and Channel Way South East 90 100 22.5974 44 22.50 6.08 25.00 24.83 78.40
Resolven to Glyn-Neath Wales 99 18 35.06494 17 24.75 9.43 4.50 24.93 63.61
Cefn Cribwr to Bridgend Wales 96 89.1 67.66234 15 24.00 18.19 22.28 24.94 89.41
Swindon to Marlborough Railway Path South West 81 40.8 29.87013 67 20.25 8.03 10.20 24.73 63.22
Route 52 East of England 47 82 24.41558 440 11.75 6.56 20.50 23.26 62.07
Route 423 Wales 88 88 33.24675 140 22.00 8.94 22.00 24.45 77.38
The Thames Path: Hampton Court to Putney South East 60 83.5 25.32468 63 15.00 6.81 20.88 24.75 67.43
Route 22 Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 60 79.8 29.61039 500 15.00 7.96 19.95 23.02 65.93
South Coast West Multiple Regions (Long Distance) 27 91.5 42.5974 690 6.75 11.45 22.88 22.27 63.35
Hastings and Bexhill Waterfront South East 97 72.5 28.96104 18 24.25 7.79 18.13 24.93 75.09
Route 17 South East 46 76.9 26.23377 300 11.50 7.05 19.23 23.81 61.59
Burton Marsh Greenway North West 61 97.2 36.62338 33 15.25 9.85 24.30 24.87 74.27
Maiden Newton to Dorchester South West 47 87.4 22.5974 44 11.75 6.08 21.85 24.83 64.50
Pontypool to Blaenavon Cycle Route Wales 98 100 25.32468 60 24.50 6.81 25.00 24.76 81.07
The Colne Valley: Uxbridge to Rickmansworth and Watford South East 59 29.4 33.24675 40 14.75 8.94 7.35 24.84 55.88
Route 699 Yorkshire & Humber 82 100 21.68831 10 20.50 5.83 25.00 24.96 76.29
Route 278 South West 9.2 83.7 86.88312 37 2.30 23.36 20.93 24.85 71.44
Route 60 North West 70 92.9 39.61039 45 17.50 10.65 23.23 24.82 76.20
York to Selby Yorkshire & Humber 76 94.2 31.42857 71 19.00 8.45 23.55 24.72 75.72
Bristol Docks Loop South West 87 100 28.05195 15 21.75 7.54 25.00 24.94 79.23
Ipswich to Woodbridge East of England 29 99.6 55.71429 56 7.25 14.98 24.90 24.78 71.91
Route 656 Yorkshire & Humber 97 97 54.28571 92 24.25 14.59 24.25 24.64 87.73
Route 544 South East 42 83.4 34.15584 60 10.50 9.18 20.85 24.76 65.30
Festival Way South West 67 96.1 36.62338 49 16.75 9.85 24.03 24.81 75.43
Route 244 South West 97.6 97.4 24.41558 19 24.40 6.56 24.35 24.92 80.24
Reading to Basingstoke South East 24 92.3 55.19481 120 6.00 14.84 23.08 24.53 68.44
Grand Union Canal Multiple Regions 77 89.4 35.71429 45 19.25 9.60 22.35 24.82 76.02
Route 88 Wales 21 96.8 26.23377 153 5.25 7.05 24.20 24.39 60.90
Route 478 Wales 86.1 86.1 22.5974 190 21.53 6.08 21.53 24.25 73.37
Route 696 Yorkshire & Humber 100 70 22.5974 30 25.00 6.08 17.50 24.88 73.46

 

Ranking factor Weight
Traffic- free Percentage 25%
Asphalt 25%
Time (Minutes) 25%

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