Prefer pedal power to shanks's pony? Each of these fantastic sites is perfect for those itching to get on their bike on tour
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56 Disserth Caravan & Camping Park
Despite the name, there are few peaks in the Cambrian Mountains, but what the area lacks in dramatic summits, it more than makes up for with the understated beauty of its rolling hills, wild moors, wide lakes and rippling valleys. As such, it’s a great place for a cycle ride or three, with routes suitable for all abilities.
Disserth Caravan & Camping Park is ideal for enjoying cycling and everything else the region has to offer. It’s perfect for wildlife lovers, who might spot otters, red kites and buzzards, and simply wonderful for stargazing.
Address Disserth, Powys LD1 6NL disserth.biz
57 Knight Stainforth Hall
Immortalised in James Herriot’s famed All Creatures Great and Small as the quintessential English countryside, complete with drystone walls, green hills and valleys, and bubbling brooks, the Yorkshire Dales are one of the UK’s most recognisable landscapes.
Family-run Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park is two miles north of Settle, and a good base for those wanting a pedal-powered tour.
It has 100 touring pitches, most with hook-up, and there’s a restaurant and bar, perfect after a day spent cycling.
Address Little Stainforth, Settle, Yorkshire BD24 0DP knightstainforth.co.uk
58 Crowden C&CC Site
A popular long-distance route on the National Cycle Network, the Trans Pennine Trail links the North and the Irish Seas and can be broken up into shorter sections. Start in the Peak District National Park, at Crowden Camping & Caravanning Club Site.
The site is also a fantastic place for walkers to stretch their legs. Hayden and Ladybower Reservoirs (pictured) are close by, while the famous plague village of Eyam is within easy reach.
Back on site, four types of pitch are available, and
