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[Closed] Biking/Outdoor Holiday in the UK-where to go?

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Hey all,

Would like to do a biking and outdoor holiday in the summer in the UK-looking for somewhere with good trails and possibly climbing, kayaking etc as-well.

Has anyone done a similar type of holiday or got any reccomendations?

Thanks

Will


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 12:19 pm
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Probably Aviemore. It seems to have everything but I've only experienced the biking, which is excellent.


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 12:22 pm
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Wrexham. Swindon. Or maybe Aviemore.


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 12:22 pm
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Lake District


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 12:51 pm
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If you can't find what you need in Swindon what about Plas Menai?


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 1:38 pm
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dartmoor


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 1:47 pm
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Aviemore area and Wales are leading the way at the moment in our thoughts. Not sure the best way to organise it though-package deal? book accom/activities separate?


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 2:43 pm
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Somerset - Mendips and Quantocks to ride on. Climbing in Mendips. Don't know about kayaking.


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 2:51 pm
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Don't know about kayaking.

The Levels are like a lake in places at the moment - a kayak would be quite handy 😀


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 3:02 pm
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Another vote for Aviemore. There a number of companies who will provide various activities for you - e.g. http://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/ There's also an indoor wall in the (unlikely) event that it rains one day.

Cairngorm Hotel is a goodie if you're looking for accommodation - or try Glenmore Lodge.

Loads of biking available - get in touch with Bothy Bikes for route maps and chat with them while you're there for "un-charted" options.


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 4:01 pm
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Cheers druidh thats really helpfuwill check out that site now!


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 6:50 pm
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Glad to be of service. I can thoroughly recommend these guys too

http://www.extreme-dream.com/

http://www.boots-n-paddles.co.uk/


 
Posted : 15/02/2009 7:31 pm
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Snowdonia is brilliant for all of those activities. If you're experienced enough you can just rock up and climb, kayak, canoe and bike to your heart's content. Great single track at Coed y Brenin, Marin Trail and Penmachno and loads of campsites, bunkhouses and pubs.

If you need a little tuition you could try one of many outdoor centres. Plas Brenin is the 'Daddy' of the outdoor centre world. It's a bit pricey but much higher quality accommodation than you'd expect from an outdoor activity centre. [url= http://www.pyb.co.uk/ ]Plas y Brenin - The National Mountain Centre[/url]


 
Posted : 16/02/2009 11:39 am
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druid and dave great suggestions there-seriously looking into them/

the other one I found which seems a little different is: www.coldatnight.co.uk


 
Posted : 17/02/2009 12:08 pm
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Hi Will, why don't you check out http://www.handiadventures.co.uk, looks like some fantastic holiday in the North


 
Posted : 22/02/2009 8:48 am

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