The Secret Forest
United Kingdom
4 days (Bike: 3 days)
60 mi (~20mi per day)
E-bike tour
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road, Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
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.
This gentle 3 night electric bike holiday takes you to some of the hidden treasures within the Naional Forest. The cycling is diverse and includes both quiet lanes and off-road sections. The National Trust property of Stoneywell is set in mature woodland and offers wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Beer lovers will enjoy tasting Tynt Meadow, the only Trappist beer brewed in England and the newest brewery in the National Forest. The gardens at Melbourne Hall are a delight, with plenty of quiet corners to explore. Ashby Castle was a major stronghold in the Civil War before its destruction. It was later made famous by Sir Walter Scott, in his novel Ivanhoe. Lovers of steam, will delight in a journey on the Battlefield Line Steam Railway.
Highlights
- 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.
Tour Information
From
Charnwood
To
Charnwood
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Start any day, all year
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- Electric bike hire
- accommodation on a b&b basis
- luggage transfer each day, car parking,
- detailed self-guide route to follow at your own pace
- helmets
- We're on hand to offer local support when required
Exclusions
- Travel to your holiday starting point
- Entry to attractions
- Dinners
- Travel insurance
Options
- Extra nights
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