Sport England and the National Trust will create ten new cycle trails, thanks to a £4.25 million joint investment.
The trails, which will allow families to get active and explore the great outdoors, will be built at several National Trust locations in England.
This announcement follows Sport England’s recent research, Getting Active Outdoors, which identified that 18.2 million people not currently active want to take part in some form of outdoors activity, and 80 per cent of people already active outdoors feel that it gets families happier and healthier.
Due to be completed by Autumn 2017, the new cycle trails will provide a safe off-road environment to enjoy the freedom of riding a bike while also creating an alternative way for visitors to enjoy the National Trust’s sites.
Sport England Director of Property, Charles Johnston, said: “Thanks to National Lottery funding, cyclists of all abilities will be able to safely get on their bike, take in some fresh air, and appreciate the beautiful surroundings that National Trust sites have to offer.”
Details of where the cycle trails will be built will be announced later in the year.
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