EBIKE ROUTES FOR EVERY DURATION AND INTEREST
Keen cyclists, we know the National Forest intimately and understand how to make your E-bike holiday perfect. We offer a range of electric bike holiday options, to suit everyone. Whether you seek a gentle break or want to cycle further, we create your perfect cycling break.
Winter Wonderland
3 nights
Cosy up by the fire in a craft brewery barn, with your choice of real ale. Warm up with a cycle to one of Leicestershire's highest points. Look out for the deer in Bradgate Park. Enjoy a wander around the pretty Derbyshire town of Melbourne. Relax in a traditional English pub. Take a look at the craftsmen and artists at Ferrers Centre at Staunton Harold. Enjoy a warming hot chocolate at one of the many open air cafes in the area.
From £475 per person
Cottages to Stately Homes
2 nights
2 wonderful National Trust properties. Hidden in the Charnwood Forest is the Arts and Crafts Stoneywell House, designed by Ernest Grimson. In contrast, Calke Abbey was a grand country house estate, owned by the Harpur family for 300 years and now in the care of the National Trust. Steam buffs will love exploring the Great Central Railway line.
From £385 per person
King Richard III
2 nights
Learn more about the discovery of King Richard III's remains. Take a wander around Stoneywell, an Arts and Crafts inspired cottage, set in glorious countryside. Enjoy a ride on the historical Great Central Railway. Leap into the future with a visit to the National Space Centre. Find out about life in Jacobean times, with a visit to the Manor House in Donington-le-Heath.
From £385 per person
A Country Lane Meander
2 nights
A gentle meander along quiet lanes. Take a ride on a steam train. Explore the history of the Battle of Bosworth. Learn about some of the crafts that are flourishing in the Forest. Enjoy a coffee on the banks of the pictureesque Ashby Canal.
From £385 per person
Lichfield Circular
3 nights
The vibrant cathedral city of Lichfield. The Private Apartment of Lord Lichfield and the grounds of Shugborough Hall. An optional visit or stay at St George's Park, the training ground of the English Football Team. David Nash's Noon Column. Vibrant Barton Turns marina. The serene National Memorial Arboretum.
From £475 per person
A Winter Warmer
3 nights
Enjoy a wander around the National Memorial Arboretum. Explore the little city of Lichfield, with its lovely independent shops and 3 spired cathedral. Discover the history of Market Bosworth and the death of King Richard iii. Warm up with a delicious hot chocolate in an old stables, made by the on site choclatier. Relax on the boardwalk at Barton Marina, watching the world go by. Discover the transformation of the National Forest from black to green.
From £475 per person
Cathedral Spires to Peak Dales
more than 3 nights
Explore the small city of Lichfield. Visit the ancient saxon crypt in Repton. Take a stroll around the serene National Memorial Arboretum. Sample a coffee in the bustling Barton canal marina. Learn about the history of beer at the National Brewery Centre. Enjoy the boost of electric power as you ride to Ashbourne, the gateway to the Peak District. Visit 2 National Trust properties – Kedleston Hall and Calke Abbey. Admire the gardens at Melbourne Hall.
From £580 per person
National Forest Circle
more than 3 nights
A full tour of the National Forest, with plenty of time to enjoy the many atractions on offer. Be inspired at the National Memorial Arboretum. Take a walk around the magnificent gardens at Calke Abbey. Look out for wildlife as you cycle through the heart of the Forest. Enjoy the bustling city of Lichfield, where you can find out more about the life of Charles Darwin. Take a ride on a heritage steam train. See the site of the famous Battle of Bosworth.
From £686 per person
Arts and crafts in the Forest
more than 3 nights
The Noon Columns, created by David Nash. The craft workshops at Staunton Harold. National Memorial Arboretum. Watching canal life at Barton Marina. The National Trust property of Calke Abbey. The 1620's house and gardens
From £580 per person
Autumn Glory
3 nights
Enjoy the National Forest's spectacular display of autumn colour and look out for the deer rutting. This 3 night cycling holiday is full of places to explore along the way, including magnificent Calke Abbey, Ashby Castle, a Crafts Centre, gardens and arboretums full of autumn colour and Mercia Marina, perfect for a drink on the canal-side boardwalk. You also pass Mount St Bernard's Abbey, England's only monastery producing Trappist beer.
From £475 per person
The Heritage Trail
more than 3 nights
2 historic National Trust properties. The brewing heritage of Burton on Trent at the National Brewery Museum. 2 heritage steam railway lines. The extraordinary story of Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth. 1620's house and gardens. Ashby Castle, the inspiration for Ivanhoe. The peaceful Ashby Canal.
From £767 per person