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E-bike 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.

Bike tours
2 electric bikes and couple sitting in meadow enjoying a rest on the EBike holiday.

CHOOSE AN ELECTRIC BIKE CYCLING HOLIDAY TO SUIT YOU

3 County Explorer

more than 3 nights

From £639 per person

Exploring the pretty little city of Lichfield. Magnificent National Memorial Arboretum. Wonderful gardens at Calke Abbey and Melbourne Hall. A summer swim in an open air Lido. Admiring the craftsmen at Staunton Harold.

Autumn Glory

3 nights

From £522 per person

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.

Breweries and Steam

2 nights

From £425 per person

A beer lovers delight, with visits to the National Brewery Museum and several micropubs. Explore the rail heritage of the area, including a working steam railway.

Heart of the Forest

2 nights

From £425 per person

The world's largest collection of Grand Prix cars. The quaint market town of Melbourne, namesake of the Australian city. The magnificent National Trust property of Calke Abbey.

The Heritage Trail

more than 3 nights

From £817 per person

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.

Winter Wonderland

3 nights

From £522 per person

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.

Cottages to Stately Homes

2 nights

From £425 per person

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.

King Richard III

2 nights

From £425 per person

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.

A Country Lane Meander

2 nights

From £425 per person

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.

The Secret Forest

3 nights

From £522 per person

Arts and Crafts cottage Stoneywell. Explore the ruins of Ashby Castle. Taste England's only Trappist beer. Take a ride on a steam train. Find one of the David Nash Noon Columns, hidden in the National Forest.

A Winter Warmer

3 nights

From £522 per person

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.

Cathedral Spires to Peak Dales

more than 3 nights

From £639 per person

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.

National Forest Circle

more than 3 nights

From £709 per person

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.

Arts and crafts in the Forest

more than 3 nights

From £639 per person

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

Quality electric bikes

Our e-bike fleet is new this season and maintained to the highest standards. We use some of the most reliable and comfortable electric bikes available.

 

We bring your bike to your first base and make sure that it fits you. We also provide cycling panniers, helmets and bicycle locks.

Free luggage transfer

We carry the bags for you.

 

We transfer your luggage every morning to your next hotel. We  just ask you to keep the weight down to around 15kg per bag, so that they are not too heavy for staff to lift.

A holiday to suit you

As a small independent company we work hard to create your perfect cycling holiday. 

Routes, distances, number of nights, accommodation can all be adapted to suit you. Please contact us to discuss your personal requirements for your perfect e-bike holiday or take a look at our FAQ.

Easy to follow routes

All our cycling holidays are self-guided. Travel at your own pace and enjoy the journey.

 

We provide a comprehensive Cycle Holiday Guide Book for your National Forest cycling tour. This includes detailed instructions and suggestions on what to see and do every day. We even provide information on places to enjoy lunch or a piece of cake each day.

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