Camping and cycling holiday with 7yr old /

[Heather412]

Could anyone suggest a good place to holiday in England that has good cycle paths to take children .I'm ideally looking for a good campsite which has some nice cycle paths nearby . We will be travelling down by train so I don't want to be cycling miles on busy roads with a 7 yr old . I had been looking at Holland but would like to see if there is any where down south suitable first .Would be grateful if any one could suggest a place/area ,thanks

[AndyK]

The New Forest? Easy train access, numerous campsites, a network of off-road cycle trails (loose shingle/gravel surface), plenty of attractions and ice cream stops, ponies wandering about, deer-spotting, streams to play in... kids love it.

[meic]

And if you think he might want some other kids to play with.

http://newforestrallycc.org.uk/

[eileithyia]

My thoughts also, New Forest, train to Brockenhurst. Or come and join us on the new forest cycle week, where lots of families with youngsters meet up for a week.

[hamster]

I live in the Forest, have to agree! We can easily ride most of the forest with minimal roads. The gradients are gentle generally, which also makes it great for kids.

[phil parker]

The New Forest would be ideal - alternatively somewhere like Barnstaple where you cold take advantage of the Tarka Trail and a couple of different campsites that adjoin the trail.

[Heather412]

Thank you everyone for replying .Will be looking into the New Forest ,sounds perfect !