Cycling & Mountain Biking
Catch sight of stunning scenery whizzing past as you push yourself to the limit to master some of the most exciting routes and gnarly descents you’ll find. If you prefer a more relaxing ride we have gentler cycling routes through rambling country lanes or pretty coastal paths.
Biking Heaven at YHA Kings
Bring the family, your mates or come by yourself for a fun weekend of real mountain biking at YHA Kings. Coed Y Brenin is just a 10 minute drive from the hostel and is one of the UK’s premier mountain bike parks. Set amid the lush forests near to Dolgellau in deepest Wales, the park offers a variety of riding from beginners to experts. Open to families, individuals or groups - there is something for everyone.
2nts: 08.05.09
Price: £49.95 per person
Price includes two nights bed and breakfast, with an evening meal on the Saturday. Bike hire can be organised for you from £20 per day or you can bring your own. Packed lunches are available for £5.
The trails are free to ride. Please bring appropriate clothing for biking, including a helmet and small rucsac to carry lunch/drink/tools.
Tel: 0845 371 9327
Email: kings@yha.org.uk
Introductory Mountain Biking 16+
Two full days of largely off-road biking in one of the best areas for challenging yet accessible terrain. Experienced leaders will show the way, explain access issues, introduce riding techniques and deal with mechanical matters. You don’t need your own bike but if you have one, bring it! (Course run from YHA Hathersage)
2nts: 24.04.09 and 04.09.09
£128 (own bike) £161 (hire bike)
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
Discount bike hire in Newcastle
YHA members can benefit from a 10% discount off bike hire when you stay at YHA Newcastle.
In conjunction with Tyne Bridge Bike Hire. Tel: 01912 772441, email info@tynebridgebikehire.co.uk
To contact YHA Newcastle:
Tel: 0845 371 9335
Email: newcastle@yha.org.uk
20% off cycle hire
Save 20% off cycle hire with Encounter Cornwall when you stay at YHA Golant.
Pedal to the beach with cycle hire delivered straight to the hostel or join one-way self-guided cycle trips to visit the Eden Project, Camel Trail, Restormel Castle and other local attractions.
To take advantage of this offer simply book your accommodation with YHA Golant to receive the offer code, then contact Encounter Cornwall to arrange your activities. Visit www.encountercornwall.com for more information.
Tel: 0845 371 9019
Email: golant@yha.org.uk
Cycle Hire for Families and Individuals on Dartmoor
YHA Okehampton has a fleet of Giant Bikes, suitable for families and individuals to hire. There are a range of sizes as well as child trailers and child seats. The property is located on both the Sustrans trail around Dartmoor and the Coast to Coast Cycle trail across Devon. You can also take part in half-day mountain bike guided activities during Easter, May and October School Holidays, which are bookable at YHA Okehampton. Shorter periods of hire are also available.
1 day Hire
Adults £7.50, U18 £6.50
Tel: 0845 371 9651
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk
Cycle Hire at Conwy
Choose from route maps that cover coastal cycle paths, rambling country lanes or winding routes into the hills. Package includes the hire of good quality mountain bikes (baby seats and children’s trailer bikes are available). Prices are based on self-catering but meals are available. Choose any two days for your break. Please contact YHA Conwy directly for family cycling and room prices.
2nts: Adults £64 U18 £54
Tel: 0845 371 9732
Email: conwy@yha.org.uk
Cycling Tours in the Peak District
Explore the Peak District on 2 Wheels. Choose from a range of tours, which explore the limestone gorges & rolling hills of the White Peak, the more dramatic and rugged corners of the Dark Peak or a comprehensive tour of both areas. Self-guided tours include cycle hire, panniers and all necessary equipment along with detailed maps and route notes, local information and YHA accommodation.
3nts: Any date
Price: From £89 for YHA members, from £99 for non-members.
Contact Peak Tours for more information.
Tel: 01457 851462
Mob: 07961 052 590
E-mail: info@peak-tours.com
Visit: www.peak-tours.com/YHATours.htm
