Cycling breaks

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Explore our cycling breaks

Ready to explore the beauty of England and Wales on two wheels?

Take to the road, track or trail on your bike and feel the wind in your hair as you experience some of the most scenic city, coast and countryside cycling spots on a cycling holiday.

Stay in a YHA hostel. Our unique properties are perfectly positioned in the best locations for cycling holidays, where you will meet great people and come back quality accommodation, useful facilities, and scrumptious food. We'll always make sure you have a thrilling adventure.

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Cyclists on a countryside road lined with autumnal trees

Seasonal scenic cycling routes in the UK

Bike your way around Britain in the colder months, there’s still so much to discover. From easy eight milers to trickier mountain climbs, there are scenic cycling routes in the UK to suit everyone.

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9 hostels tailor-made for cycling breaks

Whether you're a fan of muddy mountain biking or long, challenging days on country roads or you have bike-mad mates or a three-year-old who's a master on the balance bike, these hostels for cycling...

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Accommodation options for your cycling break

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Cyclists welcome

YHA award Cyclists Welcome badge

YHA is proud to have been awarded the Cyclists Welcome badge by VisitEngland for many of our hostels. The scheme means that you can rest assured that our hostels provide cyclists with good quality accommodation and facilities that meet their particular needs.

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Cycle storage

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Hostels with cycle storage

As well as being perfectly positioned in the best locations for cycling holidays, a large proportion of our hostels have secure cycle storage - giving you peace of mind when you're taking a break from your cycling adventure. 

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