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4 Mar 2024

Pop star Kate Bush has been announced as an ambassador for this year's Record Store Day, on 20 April.

4 Mar 2024

The British Book Awards has announced its shortlist for Independent Bookshop of the Year. 

4 Mar 2024

The ACT is happy to confirm the date for Local Bike Shop Day 2024 as Saturday 4 May, the weekend of the early May Bank Holiday.

4 Mar 2024

Research by global fintech company SumUp has revealed the best cities in the UK for independent businesses.

21 Feb 2024

The latest quarterly State of the Industry survey from the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) shows that the recovery of the sector was slow and steady through 2023 and into January...

21 Feb 2024

The UK has voted for its favourite pun-based shop name, and 'Sew It Seams' - a clothing alteration store in Belfast - has been awarded the top spot. 

21 Feb 2024

Businesses in the Devon town of Ottery St Mary have praised their local council for initiatives designed to help support them and boost trade.

19 Feb 2024

A new ranking of the most popular independent coffee shops in the world has put three UK cafes in the top 10.

19 Feb 2024

Older people could be the financial shot in the arm needed for Britain’s high street, according to research commissioned by the University of Stirling. 

8 Feb 2024

The ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has celebrated the crucial role that rural shops play in thousands of communities across the UK in its 2024 Rural Shop Report.

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Looking for a favourite cycle route?

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Outdoor News

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If you are up for a challenging multi-day cycle route adventure or are simply looking for that leisurely bike ride for the whole family, there are a multitude of routes that make up the National Cycle Network just for you.

If multi-day bike rides are what you are interested in, then look no further.

Hadrian's Cycleway

With 174 miles of England's countryside, Roman forts, museums and attractive market towns this is a challenging adventure but one will impressive views.

Bath to Bournemouth

This route begins in Bath passing through the UK's longest cycle and walking tunnel at Combe Down. IF you are looking for a cycle trip that will take you along the Bournemouth beaches and stunning views of the Isle of Wight then look no further.

Oban to Campbeltown

Get your chance to explore the spectacular Scottish scenery with a physically demanding challenging hill climbing cycle route.

Are you interested in spring day rides?

Chew Valley Loop

This route takes you out of the busy streets of Bristol and into the Somerset countryside.

London's Docklands and Lea Valley

You can escape the bustling city and cycle from Greenwich Maritime World Heritage site to Lea Valley cycling along Regent's Canal towpath, a tranquil waterway in the heart of London.

Are you looking for an adventure that you can take with your family?

Comber Greenway, Northern Ireland

This seven-mile traffic free route follows the old disused railway from Belfast to Comber.

The Clay Trails, Cornwall

These trails consist of multiple routes so you have the freedom to go whatever distance you'd like.

Find out more about all the route that the National Cycle Network offers here

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