Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Violet Meadows.
For confident cyclists, Peterborough City Centre can be accessed in around 30 minutes, whereas Whittlesey Centre is accessible in just 5 minutes by bike. For many people, there aren’t, therefore, many key local destinations or services that you can’t access using pedal power.
For more leisurely rides, you’re ideally located to take advantage of the stunning local scenery that Cambridgeshire has to offer and there are plenty of designated cycle routes to choose from. Close by, you’ll find National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 63 – a designated signposted route, much of which follows the River Nene, providing a safe, off-road path ideal for all abilities.
Cycle City Connect is a great resource if you’re unsure where to begin when it comes to cycling in Cambridgeshire. Find route planning tools and information on cycle training opportunities.
For more information on cycling locally visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
Cycle Streets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling has always been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefits to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to start with your cycle commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.