Adventure Series

Our Adventure Series is a collection of long-distance bikepacking routes that capture the essence of exploration, community and personal challenge

Each route developed must meet a certain criteria and minimum distance to qualify as part of the series, our routes serve as a challenge but also accessible for the experienced cyclist. The routes are broken down into suggested itineraries to support your planning, there is a GPX for each route to help with navigation, and the excellent, must have guidebooks provide all the fascinating detail about the sights, sounds and smells you’ll experience on your adventure. 

These Adventure Series routes are designed to be ridden over a number of days, creating enough of a challenge, but without you missing the inevitable breathtaking views and vistas along the way; each route will also introduce you to the culture and heritage associated to the region, and showcase the best eateries and hostelries to help you refuel, refresh and be revitalised for the next stage. 

Great views, incredible riding, delectable dining and memories to last a lifetime are on the menu for each route, however they also have a distinct uniqueness that sets them apart from each other; from the momentous mountains for Traws Eryri, to the coastal coves of West Kernow Way, through to the heritage and history of Marcher Castles and King Alfred’s Way, around every corner and over rise, there’s something new to discover; so whether you’ve ridden one or more, why not plan your next Adventure and complete the Series.

Adventure series routes

Royal Chilterns Way: map and GPX file

175 mi / 282 km
11100 ft / 3383 m
11103 ft / 3384 m
Discover the majestic rolling hillsides adorned with giant chalk artwork and peaceful bluebell-lined woodland trails that link together historic regal villages and breathtaking country estates throughout this 280km epic bikepacking adventure … read more

Marcher Castles Way full route

181 mi / 290 km
17022 ft / 5188 m
17019 ft / 5187 m
Discover the breath-taking deserted beauty and fascinating, turbulent history of the heart of the English and Welsh border on this challenging but rewarding 290km MTB or gravel bike adventure … read more

Traws Eryri: map and GPX file

122 mi / 196 km
12560 ft / 3828 m
12576 ft / 3833 m
Explore the enthralling history, wild mystery and stunning mountain landscapes of Eryri on this challenging 200km adventure across North Wales, created by Cycling UK in partnership with Natural Resources Wales … read more

King Alfred’s Way – the GPX route

219 mi / 353 km
11585 ft / 3531 m
11654 ft / 3552 m
Immerse yourself in 10,000 years of history by riding this 350km loop around historic Wessex, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Alfred the Great … read more

Rebellion Way: map and GPX file

232 mi / 372 km
Rebellion Way is a 373km/232-mile cycling adventure around Norfolk. Meandering along a mix of quiet, mostly flat back roads, byways, cycle paths and bridleways under huge panoramic skies, it’s a fantastic introduction to multi-day, on- and off-road adventuring for anyone … read more

Cantii Way: map and GPX

147 mi / 237 km
Taking its name from the Celtic tribe which inhabited the area during the Iron Age, the Cantii Way combines quirky coastal towns and dramatic chalk cliffs with the rolling hills of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. … read more

The West Kernow Way – GPX and map

148 mi / 237 km
Unlock the fascinating history and breath-taking beauty of the ancient kingdom of Kernow on this 230km adventure ride around the tip of Cornwall … read more